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.
CPCB
‘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.
MoEF notifies rules to establish a clear and fair approach for conducting inquiries into air pollution
The proceedings under these rules should be completed within 6 months.
MoEF streamlines the process of addressing water pollution violations
The Rules establishes a systematic approach for conducting inquiries into water pollution violations.
MoEF notifies Ecomark Rules 2024 to differentiate products having lesser adverse effects on environment
Ecomark will be valid for any product for a period of 3 years.
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.
NGT seeks comprehensive plan from CPCB addressing Environmental Compensation Fund misuse and Health Hazards of Air Pollution
The National Green Tribunal expressed doubt about the permissibility and potential misuse of Environmental Compensation funds by CPCB, specifically for road construction by local bodies like GMC.
NGT issues notice to Centre, State and builders over illegal constructions and topsoil mining in Noida
The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.
MoEF revises definition of ‘Carry Bags’ to include Biodegradable Plastic bags
On 30-10-2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the
MoEF revises responsibility of Producer vide Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023
On 25-10-2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Battery
Yamuna’s situation far from satisfactory and status report filed by States and authorities did not cover major issues; NGT directs filing of fresh status reports
Details of the Sewage Treatment Plants, drains discharging both treated waste water and untreated waste water, steps taken for utilization of the treated waste water for agriculture, etc. lacked in the status report.
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 | Control of pollution in marriage halls, banquet halls, party venues: Tribunal directs for compliance of CPCB guidelines in view of Water Act, Air Act and Environment Protection Act
National Green Tribunal (NGT): Full Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Dr Nagin
“Open surface water resources including rivers are lifeline of human civilization”; SC directs Central Pollution Control Board to submit a priority-wise list of Municipalities, along the river Yamuna which have been found to be most polluted
Supreme Court: In a case regarding increased ammonia levels in river Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants, the 3-judge bench of SA
NGT | Is it necessary to take consent under Water and Air Act to establish garbage processing plant? Tribunal directs closure of plant
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member), Dr Satyawan Singh
NGT | CPCB to consider ordering environmental audit to assess & recover compensation for violation of environmental norms by Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
National Green Tribunal (NGT): Full Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member)and Dr Nagin Nanda (Expert Member)
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 | Tribunal directs CPCB for further action of its recommendations on: “Plastic Waste Management” and “Restriction on Import of Plastic Waste”
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench comprising of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member) and Dr Nagin
NGT | CPCB and SPCBs statutorily authorized to look into issues of air and water pollution and take remedial steps for the same
National Green Tribunal: A Coram of Adarsh Kumar Goel, J. (Chairperson) and S.P. Wangdi, Judicial Member, K. Ramakrishnan, Judicial Member and Dr