environmental compensation
Polluter-pays principle applies only where damage is attributable to the polluter; SC sets aside NGT’s liability assessment against “Art of Living International Centre”
The Court held that the mere existence of environmental degradation is insufficient. A causal connection between the conduct of the alleged polluter and the environmental damage must be established.
NGT Assesses Over ₹2.65 crores Environmental Compensation for Illegal Felling of 33 Trees in BHU Campus; Directs UP PCB to Complete Levy Proceedings Within 3 Months
Considering the circumstances which were disclosed, the National Green Tribunal further extended the time and directed the UP PCB to complete the proceedings concerning the levy of environmental compensation.
NGT has power to determine proportionate environmental compensation based on project turnover: Supreme Court
The NGT is empowered to quantify environmental compensation on the basis of project cost or scale of operations in order to enforce the polluter pays principle where construction is carried out in violation of environmental laws.
Towards Greener Governance: Environment Audit Rules, 2025 notified
Read the insights on Environment Audit Rules 2025, legal shifts, green governance, and smart compliance moves that help eco-conscious businesses lead with purpose and precision.
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.
Digital portal to drive Extended Producer Responsibility in Hazardous Waste Rules 2025
Central Pollution Control Board introduces Extended Producer Responsibility for Scrap Management
Non-compliance of natural justice principles, an exception to Rule of Discretion vis-a-vis exercise of HC’s jurisdiction under Art. 226: Karnataka HC
Court reiterated out that availability of an alternative remedy, would not be an embargo on the High Court’s power to entertain the petition under Article 226 in certain contingencies.
‘Mere disagreement with order or alternative view not sufficient for review’; NGT upholds environmental compensation of ₹10,00,000
The NGT reaffirmed that review proceedings are not an appeal in disguise and should be confined to the specific grounds allowed under law.
NGT seeks Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s clarification on Rs. 39,25,000/- Environmental Compensation Notice
The NGT directed the State Pollution Control Board to furnish the methodology of computation of Environmental Compensation within 15 days to enable the appellant to respond effectively.
Environmental compensation of Rs 25 lakh imposed upon Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority
National Green Tribunal (NGT): While coming down heavily upon Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) for causing environment degradation due to widening of
Environmental compensation of one crore imposed upon distillery for polluting river Kali and surrounding areas
National Green Tribunal: While imposing an environmental compensation of one crore on a distillery in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh for generating