Environment Protection| Govt notifies Rules for Remediation of Contaminated Sites
Environmental Compensation will be levied if anyone does not comply to the provisions of these rules.
Central Pollution Control Board
Bombay High Court permits artisans to make idols of PoP, bars immersion in water bodies
The State Government is directed to take a policy decision regarding immersion of idols made of PoP in the light of the recommendations dated 21-5-2025 issued by the Expert Committee of Central Pollution Control Board.
‘Pilgrims should not suffer’; NGT gives slew of directions to UPPCB and CPCB to maintain Ganga and Yamuna’s water quality ahead of Magh Mela & Kumbh Mela 2025
“During the Maha Kumbh 2025, regular monitoring of the water quality of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna is necessary at frequent intervals to meet primary water quality criteria.”
Tap the untapped drains having gradient towards Adi Ganga River and releasing pollutants: NGT
Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.
NGT issues notice to CPCB & MoEFCC on recovery of 6 lakh fake EPR certificates from plastic-recycling companies in Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka
The companies claimed to generate far more certificates than what their actual recycling capacity permitted for. It was also alleged that the recycling companies generated and sold fake Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates without actually recycling the plastic waste.
Telangana High Court directs State Government to ensure no PoP Idols are immersed in either Hussain Sagar Lake or any water bodies in Hyderabad
“Immersion of the Idols made of Plaster of Paris must only take place in baby ponds created by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.”
Authorities can prevent manufacturing, selling or immersion of idols made of plaster of paris: Madras High Court
Madras High Court rejected the argument of the respondent that the Revised Guidelines for Idol Immersion can be implemented only regarding immersion and not regarding manufacturing activity.
Delhi High Court directs MoEF to review DOAS technology for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS
The Review Report submitted by IIT Kanpur on DOAS Technology for the Measurement of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Ambient Air recommended DOAS technologies for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS.
NGT can direct Pollution Board to exercise its powers under Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act: Supreme Court
Supreme Court held that it is not necessary to make obtaining of CTE and CTO mandatory and directed the CPCB to ensure that its guidelines are scrupulously followed and once the guidelines are scrupulously adhered to, no direction to obtain CTE and CTO for starting/operating a petroleum outlet is warranted.
NGT: Petrol Pump near Veeranam Lake doesn’t violate CPCB’s 50 Meter guideline
It was alleged that less than 50 meters of distance between Veeranam Lake and the proposed petrol pump violated the addendum of 16.08.2021 to the guidelines of 7.1.2020 issued by the Central Pollution Control Board.
National Green Tribunal directs for replacing 15 years old diesel generator sets with new ones which run on cleaner fuel
National Green Tribunal | The bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil Vel (Expert
Madras High Court issues directions for making High Court and City Civil Court premises plastic free zone
Madras High Court: In a review application seeking compliance for disposal of plastic wastes and other items that are likely
Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021. The Rules shall come into force
IRDAI | Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) at the time of renewal of motor insurance — Mandatory
Pollution Under Control Certificate at the time of renewal of motor insurance mandatory Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has advised
NGT | Guidelines laid down for implementation of a robust institutional mechanism to tackle rising incidents of forest fires
National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi: The Coram of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), J. and S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member), K. Ramakrishnan (Judicial
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2018 prescribes automated central registration system
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2018 on March 27, 2018. The amended Rules
Environmental compensation of Rs 30 lakh imposed upon Century Pulp and Paper Ltd. for discharging effluents in water stream
National Green Tribunal (NGT): While expressing concern over pollution