Telangana violated environmental norms, says NGT
2 years ago

Telangana violated environmental norms, says NGT

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government’s pursuit of constructing two lift irrigation schemes without securing environmental clearances has landed the BRS-led state government in hot water, with the National Green Tribunal penalising it with a hefty Rs. In its decision on a case related to the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme, the NGT on Thursday said it had “no hesitation” in stating that Telangana has made it a habit of project construction without seeking environment clearances by claiming such activity is in public interest with a hope of getting post-facto clearances. The amount should be used for Krishna River restoration activities.” It also said that “Telangana shall pay environmental compensation of Rs. With respect to violations related to the Dindi project, the NGT said Telangana shall also pay environmental compensation of Rs.

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Live Law  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Telangana High Court Questions State on Steps Taken to Protect Greenery
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana High Court Questions State on Steps Taken to Protect Greenery

Deccan Chronicle  

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9 months ago

Legal Briefs | Telangana HC asks for action on Lake Protection

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 Firms Fined Rs 2L Each For Causing Pollution in Telangana
1 year, 1 month ago

2 Firms Fined Rs 2L Each For Causing Pollution in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Victory for Telangana as Centre Greenlights Krishna River Water Share Resolution

Deccan Chronicle  

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Notice to Telangana Government Over Alleged Violation in Sitamma Sagar Project
1 year, 3 months ago

Notice to Telangana Government Over Alleged Violation in Sitamma Sagar Project

Deccan Chronicle  

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AP government initiates steps for green clearance to RLIS
1 year, 3 months ago

AP government initiates steps for green clearance to RLIS

Deccan Chronicle  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Sitammasagar project hits green hurdle

Deccan Chronicle  

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Green hurdles continue to haunt PRLIS in Telangana
1 year, 5 months ago

Green hurdles continue to haunt PRLIS in Telangana

The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

NGT Says Govt Continues with Illegal Construction Work of Sitamma Sagar Project

Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana Minister KTR Condemns Centre's Discrimination Against State's Irrigation Projects
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana Minister KTR Condemns Centre's Discrimination Against State's Irrigation Projects

ABP News  

Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President, KT Rama Rao, has accused the BJP-led Central government of discriminatory practices against the state's irrigation projects. In an open letter addressing the Environment Assessment Committee's deferral of environmental clearance for the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Rama Rao expressed deep disappointment with what he perceives as intense discrimination by the Central government against …

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1 year, 5 months ago

A Review Of The NGT On Environmental Compensation And Waste Management Implementation

Live Law  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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

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Relief for TS as SC stays penalty imposed by NGT for irrigation projects
1 year, 10 months ago

Relief for TS as SC stays penalty imposed by NGT for irrigation projects

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a relief to Telangana, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Rs 920 crore penalties and fines imposed by a National Green Tribunal bench at Chennai for going ahead with the construction works of Palamuru-Ranga Reddy lift irrigation scheme and Dindi irrigation project without procuring environmental clearances. The NGT southern bench in Chennai had on December 24, 2022, …

SC asks CWC & Godavari Board to consider revised DPR of Kaleshwaram project
1 year, 11 months ago

SC asks CWC & Godavari Board to consider revised DPR of Kaleshwaram project

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Water Commission and Godavari River Management Board to consider the Telangana government’s revised detailed project report relating the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme which is already pending with two authorities. The court clarified that its status quo order pertained to the physical aspects of the project and did not impede the …

TS likely to approach SC challenging NGT penalties
2 years ago

TS likely to approach SC challenging NGT penalties

Deccan Chronicle  

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

NGT lays bare Telangana\'s approach to environmental protection

Deccan Chronicle  

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SC directs AP to pay penalty for flouting green norms
2 years, 2 months ago

SC directs AP to pay penalty for flouting green norms

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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NGT says TS flouts green norms by taking up PRLIS
2 years, 4 months ago

NGT says TS flouts green norms by taking up PRLIS

Deccan Chronicle  

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SC orders status quo on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
2 years, 4 months ago

SC orders status quo on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana: Grabbing of lake land irks NGT
2 years, 5 months ago

Telangana: Grabbing of lake land irks NGT

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal warned of initiating contempt proceedings against state revenue authorities, the Ranga Reddy collector and Hyderabad metropolitan development authority, over their “lethargic attitude” for failing to submit a report on alleged encroachment of Mamasani Kunta lake by Phoenix Group, a realty firm, even after a year of issuing directions. “With such a lethargic attitude, the encroachment …

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka
2 years, 6 months ago

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

The Hindu  

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NGT clears decks for inland waterway project on Ganga river from Prayagraj to Haldia
2 years, 7 months ago

NGT clears decks for inland waterway project on Ganga river from Prayagraj to Haldia

Firstpost  

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Panel to look into pollution charges against SCCL
2 years, 8 months ago

Panel to look into pollution charges against SCCL

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal, based on a complaint filed by two individuals from Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, has constituted a committee to look into allegations against Singareni Collieries Company Ltd, which is accused of causing air, land and water pollution in district’s Tiryani mandal. The first application filed by Gedam Dilip Kumar and Lekuri Nagesh alleges that ‘indiscriminate’ blasting …

Setback to Telangana as NGT Stalls Palamur-RR Project Works, Asks to Obtain Environment Clearance
3 years, 1 month ago

Setback to Telangana as NGT Stalls Palamur-RR Project Works, Asks to Obtain Environment Clearance

News 18  

In a setback to the Telangana Government National Green Tribunal in Chennai on Friday issued orders against the ongoing works of the Palamur-Rangareddy lift irrigation project. Issuing the orders from the tribunal in this regard staying the works immediately, NGT said that the AP Government objected to it on the same issue. NGT further clarified that it will give permission …

Resolve Krishna water dispute amicably: SC to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana govts
3 years, 4 months ago

Resolve Krishna water dispute amicably: SC to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana govts

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday advised Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to amicably resolve the dispute on sharing the Krishna river water for drinking and irrigation, “without the involvement of any third party”. Dushyant Dave, on his part, commended the CJI’s views, adding he would have to speak to the competent authorities in the Andhra Pradesh government. Otherwise, we will have …

Telangana Govt Moves NGT Against Irrigation Projects in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

Live Law  

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Telangana High Court halts constructions in FTLs of lakes
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana High Court halts constructions in FTLs of lakes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the state government, the HMDA, the GHMC and all concerned departments to halt ongoing constructions and not permit new constructions within the notified full tank level of the lakes spread across the state. The court was adjudicating a batch of PILs and writ petitions filed by various NGOs, public-spirited individuals and those …

NGT directs Telangana government to remove encroachments in Hyderabad’s Musi river and clear it of pollutants
3 years, 9 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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