NGT panel to look into pollution due to defunct STPs in Ghaziabad
5 years, 4 months ago

NGT panel to look into pollution due to defunct STPs in Ghaziabad

The Hindu  

Following a plea alleging pollution in Ghaziabad due to non-functional sewage treatment plants, the National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee comprising officials from the Central Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to look into the issue. Directing the committee to furnish a report, a Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “Let a joint committee comprising CPCB, UPPCB, District Magistrate, Ghaziabad furnish a factual and action-taken report in the matter within one month.” STPs malfunctioned The directions came when the green panel was hearing a plea moved by Hindon River Resorts Pvt. The sewage is overflowing due to obstruction and dumping of garbage by scrap dealers on the side lanes of the open drains and due to encroachment by high rise complex and shops,” the Bench observed while noting the allegations in the plea. The tribunal directed the State pollution control board to be the nodal agency for compliance and coordination of the orders.

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NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panels
2 weeks 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 seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution

Hindustan Times  

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the secretary, department of environment & forest, Bihar, to file an affidavit in a case pertaining to serious pollution in Ganga river, and apprise it about the steps taken to curb discharge of untreated wastewater in the river. NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution Earlier, the …

NGT slaps ₹5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit for flouting norms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NGT slaps ₹5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit for flouting norms

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim fine of ₹5 crore on a pharmaceutical unit in Punjab for “violation of environmental norms”. The NGT said that the PSPCB “failed to discharge its statutory functions adequately and effectively” While denouncing the conduct of the Punjab State Pollution Control Board for failing to discharge its statutory functions effectively, the NGT directed …

Pollution in Ganga: SC stays NGT order directing criminal prosecution of Uttarakhand government officials
4 months ago

Pollution in Ganga: SC stays NGT order directing criminal prosecution of Uttarakhand government officials

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the National Green Tribunal directing criminal prosecution and punitive action against Uttarakhand government officials for failure to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into the Ganga. The National Green Tribunal on February 9 had deprecated the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board for remaining a "silent spectator" and not taking proper action to …

NGT slams, fines DJB over Yamuna pollution
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT slams, fines DJB over Yamuna pollution

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has rebuked the Delhi Jal Board and fined it for failing to appear in a case assessing the performance of Sewage Treatment Plants along the river Yamuna. The NGT has taken suo-motu cognizance of the matter, highlighting concerns over the pollution levels in the Yamuna and the efficiency of STPs managed by the DJB. …

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary
5 months 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 summons local bodies for Pavana River pollution
5 months, 1 week ago

NGT summons local bodies for Pavana River pollution

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal western zone branch has summoned local bodies in the Pune district in response to significant pollution in the Pavana River and failed pollution-control efforts. Gharre informed various orders passed by this tribunal considering the river pollution have been disregarded by the regulatory authorities. While hearing a petition filed by citizen activist Krunnal Gharre, the NGT on …

MPCB directs Dehugaon Municipal Council to install STPs at Kapur, Ghat nullahs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

MPCB directs Dehugaon Municipal Council to install STPs at Kapur, Ghat nullahs

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board at a hearing with the Dehugaon Municipal Council representatives on July 18 directed the latter to install a sewage treatment plant each at Kapur and Ghat nullahs to prevent untreated wastewater discharge into the Indrayani river. The board issued a show cause notice to the council on June 24 after a layer of toxic foam …

NGT asks MPCB to club applications filed regarding Pavana, Indrayani pollution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT asks MPCB to club applications filed regarding Pavana, Indrayani pollution

Hindustan Times  

To streamline the hearing on Indrayni and Pavana rivers’ pollution, the National Green Tribunal has asked the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to club all the applications regarding the case. The NGT has been receiving multiple applications since January this year about the river pollution in the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. In February 2024, the Hindustan Times reported that Pavana River …

NGT committee to probe illegal mining in Dhenkanal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT committee to probe illegal mining in Dhenkanal

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Alleged illegal quarrying involving excess mining and blasting operations at the Tolarpasi road metal quarry under Gondia tehsil in Dhenkanal district by a private lessee have come under the National Green Tribunal scanner. The committee includes senior scientists of Odisha State Pollution Control Board and State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, senior officer or representative of the director of Mines …

Odisha: NGT forms panel to study pollution by MCL at Talcher
10 months ago

Odisha: NGT forms panel to study pollution by MCL at Talcher

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal on Monday constituted a three-member committee to examine alleged pollution caused by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited during the course of its operation at Talcher coalfields and submit a report within four weeks. Samal alleged villages like Balhar, Lingaraj, Nandira, Cover belt area near Balanda, Thermal area, Tentulei village, Bada Danda Sahi, Baghmara and Diajharan are affected …

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 2 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 Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga
1 year, 4 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 …

Sitammasagar project hits green hurdle
1 year, 5 months ago

Sitammasagar project hits green hurdle

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Godavari River Management Board to issue a notice to the state government to stop works on the Sitamma sagar Project, which was being carried out without obtaining the environmental clearance. The NGT on July 17 stated that the GRMB had powers to take action against the government for violation of the stay …

NGT Chennai dismisses case against NTPC Simhadri
1 year, 6 months ago

NGT Chennai dismisses case against NTPC Simhadri

The Hindu  

The Chennai bench of the National Green Tribunal on July 5 dismissed a complaint filed by a villager alleging non-compliance of Environmental Clearance conditions of NTPC Simhadri, according to a release here from the coal power station on Thursday. “NTPC Simhadri uses state-of-the-art pollution control technologies and equipment for continuous monitoring of ambient air quality. Various parameters are monitored on …

NGT Directs UP Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Ganga Pollution And Hold Erring Officers Accountable
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT Directs UP Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Ganga Pollution And Hold Erring Officers Accountable

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh to ensure remedial action against pollution in Ganga and fix responsibility of erring officers. The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr. A Senthil Vel and Dr.Afroz Ahmad said that, “An action taken report dated 09.02.2023 has now been filed which shows …

NGT Directs Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Yamuna River Pollution In Agra
1 year, 8 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 …

NGT Imposes Rs. 10 Crore Compensation On Kerala For Failing To Protect Ramsar Sites
1 year, 9 months ago

NGT Imposes Rs. 10 Crore Compensation On Kerala For Failing To Protect Ramsar Sites

Live Law  

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has imposed a compensation of 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ashtamudi Wetland and Vembanad-Kol Wetland, which are Ramsar sites in Kollam district of Kerala. Background of the case The application was filed regarding the failure of statutory and administrative authorities in the State of Kerala to take remedial …

NGT seeks factual report over plea alleging Varanasi Tent City Project violating green norms
1 year, 9 months ago

NGT seeks factual report over plea alleging Varanasi Tent City Project violating green norms

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has sought a factual report from a panel over allegations that the Tent City project in Varanasi was flouting environmental norms. But before passing any order, it was necessary to seek a factual report from a seven-member joint committee of the national mission for clean Ganga, Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Central Pollution …

NGT lays bare Telangana\'s approach to environmental protection
2 years ago

NGT lays bare Telangana\'s approach to environmental protection

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal practically trashed the Telangana state government on its commitment to environmental protection, and following the laws of the land. Among the terms used by the NGT to describe Telangana’s approach to PRLIS and DLIS were ‘wilful violations’, ‘utter disregard’ of the law, and ‘false undertakings’ given by the state. It said because of a previous …

NGT directs KSPCB to prevent river water pollution around Mangaluru, sets timeline
2 years, 1 month ago

NGT directs KSPCB to prevent river water pollution around Mangaluru, sets timeline

The Hindu  

Principal bench of the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi has directed Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the State Government to frame an action plan for remedial action to prevent environment pollution through sewage and solid waste entering the natural water system in and around Mangaluru within a month. 307/2022 taken up suo motu following a report published by …

NGT Imposes ₹3 Crore Penalty On J&K Govt Over Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull
2 years, 10 months ago

NGT Imposes ₹3 Crore Penalty On J&K Govt Over Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of Nation Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 Crore on the Jammu and Kashmir Govt for failure to prevent illegal mining, discharge of sewage and dumping of solid waste into river Doodh Ganga and Mamath Kull. The bench led by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel further directed the Chief Secretary, J&K to file an …

NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi
3 years, 5 months ago

NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to identify, initiate prosecution and stop polluting activities and recover compensation from violators at Ghazipur Murga Mandi. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take steps to prevent slaughtering of chickens in a haphazard manner, management of waste …

NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee For Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination In Haryana
3 years, 5 months ago

NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee For Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination In Haryana

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground water in a village situated in Haryana's Sangrur District.A bench headed by Tribunal's chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel was dealing with a case wherein reference was made by the applicant on Hindustan Times report dated 8th July …

Telangana Govt Moves NGT Against Irrigation Projects in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 6 months ago

Telangana Govt Moves NGT Against Irrigation Projects in Andhra Pradesh

News 18  

Upping its ante against projects in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana government on Monday moved National Green Tribunal to stall related illegal works. Without obtaining the necessary permissions of the Krishna board and the official inspection, the Andhra Pradesh government is continuing projects works, it argued. The Telangana government appealed to the NGT to visit and stall the illegal construction of the …

Being National Green Tribunal, NGT Must Have Alacrity, Concern For Environment: Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Being National Green Tribunal, NGT Must Have Alacrity, Concern For Environment: Supreme Court

Live Law  

"Being the 'National Green Tribunal', the NGT must have some alacrity and concern for the environment! The issue for consideration in these matters by the NGT was the remedial steps for restoration of the environment and compensation to the victims on account of damage resulting from the incident of oil blowout on May 27, 2020 from the oil well belonging …

NGT directs Telangana government to remove encroachments in Hyderabad’s Musi river and clear it of pollutants
3 years, 10 months ago

NGT directs Telangana government to remove encroachments in Hyderabad’s Musi river and clear it of pollutants

The Hindu  

Last October, parts of the Hyderabad, including its historic old city, were struck with a flood that threatened to engulf large swathes of land and engrave itself as the worst in the city’s history. The river, also known as Musinuru, divides Hyderabad’s historic old city and the new city, just seemed to come alive, swirling, flooding the city’s already overflowing …

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules
3 years, 11 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 …

National Green Tribunal (NGT) Yearly Round-Up 2020
4 years 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 …

Don’t permit industries till facilities for waste disposal are in place: NGT
4 years, 6 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 …

Visakhapatnam gas leak: NGT directs LG Polymers India to deposit ₹50 crore
4 years, 8 months ago

Visakhapatnam gas leak: NGT directs LG Polymers India to deposit ₹50 crore

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Friday directed LG Polymers India to deposit an initial amount of ₹50 crore for the damage caused by the gas leak in Visakhapatnam. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also issued notice to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Central Pollution Control Board and the Union Environment Ministry, seeking their response …

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months 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]
4 years, 11 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 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 …

Ensure Remedial Action Continues Against Stone Crushing Unit Causing Air/Noise Pollution In MP : NGT [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Ensure Remedial Action Continues Against Stone Crushing Unit Causing Air/Noise Pollution In MP : NGT [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board to continue remedial actions to ensure that a stone crushing unit next to a government school does not cause air pollution and noise pollution. Acting on a complaint filed by Rajkumar Kol, Sarpanch, GramPanchayat Bhanpura, the tribunal had called for a report from the …

NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries
5 years, 1 month ago

NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to check sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into river Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur. The NGT also held UPPCB liable and directed it to pay Rs 1 crore for ignoring illegal discharge of sewage and other effluent containing …

NGT Directed DPCC To Inquire The Operation Of Unauthorized Wooden Bed Factory In The Residential Area [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

NGT Directed DPCC To Inquire The Operation Of Unauthorized Wooden Bed Factory In The Residential Area [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to look into operation of unauthorized wooden bed factory in the residential area of Village Mohammadpur, R.K. Puram, causing sound and air pollution by use of thinner and other chemicals for polishing the furniture. On an application filed by one Vijender Singh who claimed that the …

Even If Consent To Operate Is Not Required, Action Must Be Taken When Pollution Is Caused : NGT [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

Even If Consent To Operate Is Not Required, Action Must Be Taken When Pollution Is Caused : NGT [Read Order]

Live Law  

Observing that "Even if consent to operate is not required, action can be and must be taken when pollution is caused or siting criteria is violated," the Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, to stop polluting activities and recover compensation on 'polluter pays' principle from, poultry farms being illegally operated in Shamli. Observing …

NGT panel told to submit report on unscientific handling of plastic
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT panel told to submit report on unscientific handling of plastic

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed an appointed oversight committee to submit the final report pertaining to the unscientific handling of plastic, by October 31. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “The oversight committee headed by Justice Pratibha Rani, former judge of the Delhi High Court, may furnish the final report before October 31, setting …

NGT panel to check operation of stone crushers near schools
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT panel to check operation of stone crushers near schools

The Hindu  

Following a plea seeking directions against the operation of stone crushers near schools in Mahendergarh, the National Green Tribunal has constituted a joint committee to look into the pollution allegations and furnish an action taken report on the same. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “Let a joint committee of Central Pollution Control Board, Haryana …

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal recently sought a report from a Joint Committee comprising of representatives of Central and State Pollution Control Boards on air pollution caused by carpet manufacturing companies in Haryana. The Principal Bench was hearing an application against two carpet manufacturing companies Uni Product and Golden Tex operating in Rewari district of Haryana. It was alleged that in …

Air Pollution Due To Solid Waste Management Plant: NGT Directs Karnataka Pollution Control Board To Take Action [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

Air Pollution Due To Solid Waste Management Plant: NGT Directs Karnataka Pollution Control Board To Take Action [Read Order]

Live Law  

An email complaint sent by a resident Dharmin Patel, of Electronic City Phase II, to the National Green Tribunal, on February 15, about Air pollution caused in the area due to a Solid Waste Management Plant being started by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, had prompted the tribunal to direct the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to look into the …

"Be A Model Of Compliance With The Environmental Norms": NGT Asks Railways To take Remedial Measures Against Pollution [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

"Be A Model Of Compliance With The Environmental Norms": NGT Asks Railways To take Remedial Measures Against Pollution [Read Order]

Live Law  

Considering the question for the remedial action against pollution at and around Railway Godown, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh in the course of loading and unloading of cement, fertilizers and grains by trucks, polluting the air quality and causing respiratory problems, National Green Tribunal has directed the Railway Board in Shivansh Pandey v. State Of Uttar Pradesh to look into the matter,. …

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