NGT seeks Centre’s reply on waste dumping near AIIMS
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT seeks Centre’s reply on waste dumping near AIIMS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre, and others, over dumping of garbage on the road opposite to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Gate 6, leading to pollution in the surrounding areas. Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Dr A Senthil Vel of the NGT directed the respondents to submit the affidavits of service at least one week before the next hearing which is scheduled for November 14. This, the appalent claimed, had occupied half of the 60-metre-wide Ring Road South Extension 1, at the entrance of the South Extension-1 Market, with the accumulated trash causing a lingering stretch in an area situated opposite to Gate 6 of the AIIMS, New Delhi at 60 metres wide “The grievance of the applicant is that this garbage dump is a major source of air pollution in the surroundings of AIIMS, New Delhi.such an open dump is causing major pollution in the surrounding area,” the tribunal noted. “Issue notice to the respondents and applicant is directed to serve the respondent and file affidavit of service at least one week before the next date of hearing,” the NGT ordered.

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NGT slaps ₹10cr fine on Meerut construction firm
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NGT slaps ₹10cr fine on Meerut construction firm

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim fine of ₹10 crore on Godwin Construction Company in Meerut for the mishandling and improper disposal of sewage and solid waste in the area it developed. The tribunal’s order further directed the UPPCB to monitor and enforce compliance with environmental laws concerning the handling, management, and disposal of solid waste, warning of …

NGT directs Chennai Corporation to submit waste management plan after closure of composing centres
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NGT directs Chennai Corporation to submit waste management plan after closure of composing centres

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation to submit a report on alternative waste management solutions. The bench, consisting of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati, on Monday, took suo motu notice of a news report and raised concerns about the GCC’s plans for waste management. Justice Sathyanarayana asked the GCC’s …

Green tribunal orders UP body to examine claims of open defecation at Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

Green tribunal orders UP body to examine claims of open defecation at Kumbh

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal on Monday permitted an applicant who made allegations of open defecation at the Maha Kumbh Mela to submit all materials supporting his claims to the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The tribunal also recorded that the lawyer representing UPPCB submitted that if all relevant material is provided by the applicant, the state pollution control board will …

Green tribunal seeks UP's response on 'open defecation' at Maha Kumbh claim
1 month, 1 week ago

Green tribunal seeks UP's response on 'open defecation' at Maha Kumbh claim

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government over allegations of inadequate sanitation facilities, prompting open defecation by pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The green tribunal had issued notices to the UP government, the Prayagraj Mela Authority and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board on February 14. An application before the NGT stated that …

NGT orders Tiruppur Collector to file report on waste dumping at quarry, hearing set for March 24
1 month, 1 week ago

NGT orders Tiruppur Collector to file report on waste dumping at quarry, hearing set for March 24

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal Southern Zone has posted the next hearing on the issue of “unauthorised” waste dumping in abandoned stone quarries at Pongupalayam village by the Tiruppur City Corporation on March 24, 2025. “Dumping of waste in the abandoned quarry is not permitted”, the NGT Southern Zone said in a directive issued by Judicial Member Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana, and …

Biomedical waste dumping: NGT seeks Tambaram Corporation Commissioner’s response on penalties to hospitals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biomedical waste dumping: NGT seeks Tambaram Corporation Commissioner’s response on penalties to hospitals

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has called on the Commissioner of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation to explain how receipts for ₹5 lakh each were issued for fines related to two private hospitals, despite neither hospital having made the payments, after biomedical waste was found dumped along Pallavaram Periya Eri. The bench, comprising Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert …

NGT panel to verify PCB claims on solid waste management
2 months ago

NGT panel to verify PCB claims on solid waste management

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee consisting of officials from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Pune Municipal Corporation to check the preventive measures taken to prevent open garbage burning and fire incident issues in Hadapsar. NGT has constituted a committee consisting of officials from MPCB and PMC to check the preventive measures taken to prevent open …

“What is happening in the national capital?”: SC raps AAP-controlled MCD for not paying attention to untreated solid waste in Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

“What is happening in the national capital?”: SC raps AAP-controlled MCD for not paying attention to untreated solid waste in Delhi

Op India  

The Apex Court pulled up the Aam Aadmi Party-controlled Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Friday for not paying attention to the problem of untreated solid waste in the national capital. Highlighting that over 3000 tonnes of solid waste remain untreated daily, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan expressed astonishment over MCD’s plan to clear the waste …

Submit Vellalore dump yard report or face ₹10,000 fine: NGT to Coimbatore Corporation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Submit Vellalore dump yard report or face ₹10,000 fine: NGT to Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has warned the Coimbatore Corporation of a ₹10,000 fine if it fails to submit a detailed report and action plan on the Vellalore dump yard by February 5, 2025. During its third hearing on Thursday, the tribunal criticised the civic body for failing to submit the report, despite being directed to do so three months ago. …

Illegal biomedical waste dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Illegal biomedical waste dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday questioned the Kerala government as to whether it is colluding with the alleged violator in the illegal dumping of biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu and directed the secretary of Kerala’s environment department to submit a detailed report on the issue. The tribunal also directed Tamil Nadu to enhance monitoring …

Green court signals red to illegal mining, encroachment, pollution in 2024
3 months ago

Green court signals red to illegal mining, encroachment, pollution in 2024

New Indian Express  

The National Green Tribunal pronounced landmark judgements and orders pertaining to pollution control and environmental preservation in 2024. The tribunal was presented with cases ranging from public health threats due to severe pollution and industrial mismanagement to waste management and conservation of shared public spaces. The NGT took note of the startling decline of air quality in Delhi and ordered …

NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panels
3 months ago

NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panels

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on the improper disposal and recycling of photovoltaic solar panels. The green body was hearing a letter petition filed by a farmer in Uttar Pradesh claiming lack of proper disposal facilities for used solar panels. In an order dated December 23, a Bench of NGT chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava …

NGT directs Bhor, Nasrapur local bodies to submit responses on river pollution
3 months, 1 week ago

NGT directs Bhor, Nasrapur local bodies to submit responses on river pollution

Hindustan Times  

With the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board updating about river pollution and waste dumping in Shivganga River and Lendi Nullah flowing through Bhor and Nasarapur villages, the Western Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the local bodies and Pune district collector to submit responses over the environmental issues. The bench after receiving the complaint asked MPCB to file their response …

Kerala begins clearing biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala begins clearing biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

The clearing of hazardous waste, including biomedical and plastic garbage, which had been transported from Kerala and dumped in various parts of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, began on Sunday under supervision of officials of both states. Medical and other waste from Kerala that was illegally dumped in Tirunelveli is being removed by Kerala authorities, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on …

Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli
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3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

Officials from Kerala conducted an inspection at sites in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur near Tirunelveli, where medical waste from Kerala were reportedly dumped. The issue of biomedical waste being dumped into waterbodies in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur created a widespread outrage across Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, the officials collected syringes, blood samples and documents from the dumped medical waste at Nadukallur and three …

NGT directs Kerala government to clear biomedical waste from Tamil Nadu in three days
3 months, 1 week ago

NGT directs Kerala government to clear biomedical waste from Tamil Nadu in three days

The Hindu  

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed the Kerala government and the Kerala State Pollution Control Board to remove in three days the biomedical and mixed solid waste dumped in villages of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. He noted that in Nanguneri, the Tamil Nadu government had taken steps to clear the waste, but despite directives …

NGT directs Kerala to take back its biomedical waste dumped in Tamil Nadu within 3 days
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT directs Kerala to take back its biomedical waste dumped in Tamil Nadu within 3 days

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed the Kerala state government and its pollution control board to remove the bio-medical waste and mixed solid waste illegally dumped at multiple points bordering Tirunelveli district within three days and file a compliance report on December 23. Dumping of hazardous biomedical waste by Kerala into Tamil Nadu area is …

Legacy waste: SC stays NGT order directing Punjab govt to pay over Rs 1,000 crore
6 months, 1 week ago

Legacy waste: SC stays NGT order directing Punjab govt to pay over Rs 1,000 crore

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the National Green Tribunal, which had imposed over Rs 1,000 crore as environmental compensation on Punjab for failing to manage legacy waste and untreated sewage in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra issued notice to the Centre …

NGT flags poor e-waste handling by states, Union Territories
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT flags poor e-waste handling by states, Union Territories

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an updated report concerning the generation and management of electronic waste across various states and Union Territories. In its recent hearing, the bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, Sudhir Agarwal, and Dr. A. Senthil Vel, also highlighted the need for the CPCB to outline …

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has formed a four-member committee to look into allegations of encroachment of a tributary of the Najafgarh drain in the national capital by land grabbers in “collusion” with officials. Apart from the South West Delhi District Magistrate, the panel will have a representative each of the Delhi Jal Board and Member Secretaries of the Central Pollution …

NGT imposes up to ₹50,000 fine for dumping solid waste in unauthorised areas in Uttar Pradesh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT imposes up to ₹50,000 fine for dumping solid waste in unauthorised areas in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a complete prohibition on littering or dumping of solid waste at unauthorised places in Uttar Pradesh and a fine ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 for its violations. “We specifically direct that there shall be complete prohibition on littering/dumping of Solid Waste at unauthorized places particularly roadsides, rivers, waterways, wetlands, lakes, nalas, panchayat or revenue …

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to file detailed reports on a recent incident of garbage being dumped in Nanguneri town in Tirunelveli. Based on a news report, the NGT has taken suo motu cognisance into ten tonnes of plastic, medical, and domestic waste from Kerala dumped at multiple locations …

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

Raising concerns over the Coimbatore Corporation’s inaction in dealing with legacy waste at the Vellalore dump yard, the National Green Tribunal Southern Zone, on October 16, 2023, instructed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to inspect the site and submit a detailed progress report by November 30. The NGT also made a note of the outdated trommels used to segregate …

NGT pulls up Delhi and Punjab governments over rising air pollution in NCR and neighbouring States
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT pulls up Delhi and Punjab governments over rising air pollution in NCR and neighbouring States

The Hindu  

Taking suo moto cognisance of newspaper reports published in the ongoing month, detailing the rising air pollution in Delhi and Punjab, the National Green Tribunal had pulled-up the governments concerned and directed them to come-up with action taken report as well as a plan of action to control the same. The principal Bench of the NGT in Delhi, comprising Chairperson …

NGT Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga
1 year, 7 months ago

NGT Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has issued notice to Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Varanasi and District Panchayat Raj Officer, Chandauli for filing the response for taking steps in pursuance to the recommendations made by the Committee for preventing pollution in the Ganga river in Varanasi.“Let Notice be issued to the Commissioner, Varanasi and District. The principal bench of National …

Ensure No Cutting, Washing of Plastic Waste in Delhi’s PVC Market: NGT
1 year, 8 months ago

Ensure No Cutting, Washing of Plastic Waste in Delhi’s PVC Market: NGT

News 18  

The Nation Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to ensure there is no grinding, cutting and washing of plastic waste in the PVC Market in Tikri Kalan here. A bench of Acting Chairperson Justice S K Singh noted that a joint inspection of the area was undertaken twice in December last year by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Revenue …

NGT directs TNPCB, Chennai Corporation to file a report on effluent discharge around Korattur lake
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT directs TNPCB, Chennai Corporation to file a report on effluent discharge around Korattur lake

The Hindu  

The southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to check if untreated effluents were released from SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, around Korattur lake. The Korattur Eri Padukappu Makkal Iyakam had filed a petition alleging that several establishments such as Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company, Tube Investments of India Ltd., Universal Engineers Chennai …

Pollution In AIIMS: NGT Constitutes Committee To Form SoP For Reducing Pollution In, Around Government Hospitals
1 year, 8 months ago

Pollution In AIIMS: NGT Constitutes Committee To Form SoP For Reducing Pollution In, Around Government Hospitals

Live Law  

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has constituted a five-member joint committee headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Health to develop Standard Operating Procedures aimed at reducing pollution in and around all government district hospitals or hospitals larger than district hospitals, including medical colleges. While hearing the matter the bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Justice …

NGT panel seeks action on sewage in south Delhi drains
1 year, 9 months ago

NGT panel seeks action on sewage in south Delhi drains

Hindustan Times  

Following complaints of sewage being discharged into a stormwater drain passing through the south Delhi neighbourhoods of Malviya Nagar and Greater Kailash, a National Green Tribunal appointed expert committee has informed the green court that it has carried out multiple inspections along the drain and directed agencies such as the Delhi Jal Board, the Public Works Department and the Municipal …

NGT Directs Joint Committee To Take Remedial Action Against Sewage Flow, Toxic Gases In Delhi’s Kaushal Drain
1 year, 10 months ago

NGT Directs Joint Committee To Take Remedial Action Against Sewage Flow, Toxic Gases In Delhi’s Kaushal Drain

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed a joint Committee comprising CPCB,DPCC,Delhi Jal Board and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to resolve the issue of environmental degradation caused by sewage flow in Delhi's Kaushal Drain. The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said that the committee “may look into the matter and …

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites
1 year, 10 months ago

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites

Hindustan Times  

With garbage dumped on undesignated sites across the city, including village ponds and other water bodies, remaining to be a major issue, the National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities to lift the waste from various locations and transport them to the designated waste processing sites. The NGT bench said that the joint committee is directed to verify facts and …

NGT Directs Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Yamuna River Pollution In Agra
1 year, 11 months ago

NGT Directs Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Yamuna River Pollution In Agra

Live Law  

On Tuesday, The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, in coordination with other concerned authorities in the State, to take remedial action regarding the discharge of pollution in the Yamuna River at Agra. The Tribunal considered the issue of solid and liquid waste management compliance in Uttar Pradesh, as per orders of …

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge
2 years ago

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed the National Green Tribunal's order imposing an environmental compensation of 120 crores rupees on the State of Uttar Pradesh for discharging untreated sewage into the rivers of Gorakhpur District and improper solid waste management. While issuing notice in the appeal challenging NGT's order dated September 13, 2022, the bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y Chandrachud, …

NGT fines Delhi govt. ₹2,232 crore for poor waste management
2 years, 1 month ago

NGT fines Delhi govt. ₹2,232 crore for poor waste management

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of ₹2,232 crore on the Delhi government for damage caused to the environment due to improper solid and liquid waste management. Deducting the compensation for solid waste already levied on the Delhi government, the remaining amount of ₹2,232 crore has to be paid by the Delhi government on the ‘polluter pays’ principle,” …

NGT fines Telangana Rs 3,800-cr for improper waste management
2 years, 5 months ago

NGT fines Telangana Rs 3,800-cr for improper waste management

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal came down heavily on the Telangana government and levied a fine of Rs 3,800 crore for its failure to treat solid and liquid waste. The total environmental compensation to be paid by Telangana, according to the green tribunal bench, is Rs 3,648 crore for its failure to treat liquid waste or sewage, and Rs 177 …

WB govt fined Rs 3,500 crore by NGT for waste management negligence
2 years, 6 months ago

WB govt fined Rs 3,500 crore by NGT for waste management negligence

Op India  

On Saturday, the National Green Tribunal admonished the West Bengal government for putting the people’s health at risk by failing to handle solid and liquid waste generated in the state and issued a Rs 3,500 crore penalty for the enormous gap in solid and liquid waste generation and treatment. The directive was issued after NGT monitored state and union territory …

Noida: Register criminal cases against those who dump untreated sewage, says NGT
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida: Register criminal cases against those who dump untreated sewage, says NGT

Hindustan Times  

In a strongly worded judgment on December 23 against untreated sewage and waste being dumped in Kondli and Shahdara drains, the National Green Tribunal asked the Inspector General of Meerut zone to register criminal cases against the violators. The green court also reprimanded the Noida authority for providing misleading information and allowing occupancy in societies that have not set up …

TNPCB lifts soil samples from site near Anamalai where garbage was dumped
3 years, 3 months ago

TNPCB lifts soil samples from site near Anamalai where garbage was dumped

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on Thursday collected soil samples from a private land at Semanampathy, near Anamalai, on the Tamil Nadu – Kerala border where garbage, which was allegedly brought from Kerala, was dumped in April this year. The samples were collected as part of the proceedings of a case which the Southern Bench of the National Green …

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules
4 years, 2 months ago

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal recently rapped up the Kerala Government for its failure in administration and non compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules Rules, 2016 causing pollution in Bharampuram Solid Waste Processing Plant situated at the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala. The NGT vide order dated 03.07.2020 directed the Chief Secretary of Kerala Government to take the …

NGT Issues Directions On Implementation Of E-Waste Management Rules By State PCBs And CPCB:
4 years, 2 months ago

NGT Issues Directions On Implementation Of E-Waste Management Rules By State PCBs And CPCB:

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal recently issued directions for the implementation of E-Waste Rules, 2016 after observing that there were huge gaps in the compliance by the State Pollution Control Boards and local authorities, breaching their obligation of ensuring pollution free environment. NGT while considering a report titled "What happens to e-waste: Your junked gadgets come back to …

National Green Tribunal (NGT) Yearly Round-Up 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

National Green Tribunal (NGT) Yearly Round-Up 2020

Live Law  

Scientific Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste arising out of COVID-19 treatment The issue for consideration in this matter was the remedial action to address the gaps in compliance of the BMW Rules, 2016, as applicable to the disposal of bio-medical waste arising out of handling of COVID-19 disease, so as to ensure protection of environment and public health, in view of …

NGT Dismisses Plea for Review of Order on Disposal of Cigarette and Bidi Butts
4 years, 4 months ago

NGT Dismisses Plea for Review of Order on Disposal of Cigarette and Bidi Butts

News 18  

The National Green Tribunal has refused to entertain a plea seeking a review of its earlier order whereby it directed the Central Pollution Control Board to lay down guidelines for disposal of cigarette and bidi butts. A bench of the Green Tribunal headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel disposed of the review application filed by Federation of All …

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Meerut Municipal Corporation to take adequate remedial action for removal of waste from the bank of the river Kaali in village Ganwari. An application was filed by Mr. Naveen Kumar and Mr. Vishal Kumar in the Principal Bench of the Tribunal pursuant to which the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Board had reported to …

Comply with SC orders on sewerage charges: NGT to Delhi govt.
4 years, 8 months ago

Comply with SC orders on sewerage charges: NGT to Delhi govt.

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to comply with Supreme Court directions to levy sewerage charges on households in the Capital for discharge of untreated effluents into the Yamuna. Noting that a major cause of pollution is the discharge of sewage, industrial effluents and other pollutants into the river, a Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh …

Don’t permit industries till facilities for waste disposal are in place: NGT
4 years, 8 months ago

Don’t permit industries till facilities for waste disposal are in place: NGT

The Hindu  

Observing that there was an “alarming situation” due to the unscientific disposal of hazardous waste, the NGT has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to not permit any new industry having the potential to generate hazardous waste till facilities for disposal are ensured. The green panel also directed CPCB to take five contaminated sites for quick remediation. A Bench headed …

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, and district magistrate to furnish a factual and action taken report in one month, in response to a plea filed seeking for restoration of water body called main pond in Kadaura town and provision for access to drinking water. A bench led by …

NGT Directs HP PCB To File Report On Whether Failure To Handle Waste At Village Dughneri Is Causing Air And Water Pollution [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

NGT Directs HP PCB To File Report On Whether Failure To Handle Waste At Village Dughneri Is Causing Air And Water Pollution [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has called for a factual and action taken report from Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, Municipal Council, Hamirpur and Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, about the grievance raised that on account of failure to handle waste which is being burnt, causing air pollution, resulting in diseases and loss of livestock and contributing to forest fires and loss …

NGT Yearly Round Up-2019: 20 Orders From NGT For A Greener 2020
5 years, 2 months ago

NGT Yearly Round Up-2019: 20 Orders From NGT For A Greener 2020

Live Law  

Excess wastage of water by use of Reverse Osmosis process NGT dealt with the issue of conservation of potable water by preventing its wastage on account of unnecessary use of Reverse Osmosis9RO) systems. In view of the above, the Tribunal directed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to issue an appropriate notification prohibiting the use of RO where TDS …

First meeting of committee formed by NGT on waste management to be held on Nov 19
5 years, 4 months ago

First meeting of committee formed by NGT on waste management to be held on Nov 19

India TV News  

The first meeting of a committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal on the issue of compliance of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 will be held on November 19. The committee comprises nominee of vice chairman, Niti Aayog, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Environment and Forests, chairman …

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