National Green Tribunal seeks response from States/ UTs on encroachment of forests
A news piece titled “Forest land five times Delhi’s geographical area under encroachment govt. data shows”, led NGT to take up the matter suo motu.
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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.
‘Undertake scheme for storm water drainage in Deoria’; NGT issues directions to prevent water logging and pollution while constructing drains
For the construction of drainage system, earth was excavated in violation of environmental norms causing pollution in Deoria.
Punjab’s groundwater pollution: NGT orders demarcation of contaminated sources as ‘unfit for drinking purposes’
The issue revolves around groundwater contamination in the State of Punjab, specifically due to anthropogenic and geogenic factors, resulting in severe health hazards and the negligent response of the State authorities exacerbates the situation.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of Telangana Forest Land Encroachments; issues notice to Forest officials
NGT noted that the news item raises substantial issue relating to compliance of the environmental norms, especially implementation of the provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1980 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
NGT bans further construction in Gurugram’s “Mayfield Garden” amidst Environmental Norms violation allegations
The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the serious concerns raised by the applicant regarding the alleged violations of environmental norms by the Respondent in developing the “Mayfield Garden” residential colony.
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.
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.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of water supply to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2024 amid Bengaluru water crisis
Bengaluru is facing a water shortage of 500 million liters per day against the actual requirement of 2,600 MLD. 6,900 out of 14,000 borewells in the city have dried up, and the use of drinking water for certain purposes has been banned.
NGT appoints amicus curiae for effective resolution of unauthorised encroachments on public parks in Ghaziabad
The National Green Tribunal deemed the personal appearance of authorised officers from Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation and Ghaziabad Development Authority necessary for the next hearing.
NGT rejects SPG’s plea to extend registration of 3 Special Armoured Vehicles used in PM’s security
NGT relied on Supreme Court’s direction restricting diesel vehicles more than 10 years’ old to ply in NCR region.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of increasing pollution in Indrayani River in Pune
Effluents were released into the river water and the river was getting polluted due to untreated industrial and domestic waste.
SC disapproves NGT’s frequent ex-parte orders; says ‘a beacon of environmental protection must balance between justice and due process’
“The Tribunal must tread carefully to avoid the oversight of propriety, the practice of ex-parte orders and the imposition of damages amounting to crores of rupees.”
‘Mechanical removal and Processing; Analysis of Hotspot Areas’; Read NGT’s suggestions to Punjab for revised action plan on stubble burning
“The action plan submitted by Punjab was expression of routine exercise of the State Departments, it lacked a definitive time schedule, proper linkages/ manifest system.”
Arsenic and Fluoride in Groundwater| NGT directs various States, CGWB and MoEF&CC for urgent protective steps; rebukes CGWB for shirking away from its statutory responsibility
Arsenic has been detected in ground water in parts of 230 Districts and 25 States and fluoride in 469 Districts and 27 States.
Constitutional obligation on States to ensure clean environment; Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses petition challenging NGT’s jurisdiction over eco-sensitive areas
“Record and statistics revealed unplanned development particularly of hotels, lodges, home stays which was in violation of sustainable development. Therefore, exercise of power on the general issue in the Original Application cannot be termed to be suo-moto.”
“Pollution from stubble burning a serious issue arising every year”; NGT directs Punjab and Haryana to prepare action plan for 2024
“The preparation of a comprehensive plan and remedial action for controlling this problem in 2024, needs to start now, including preventive steps.”
NGT issues notice to authorities for UN’s prediction of ‘low’ groundwater level in India by 2025
The National Green Tribunal issued notice to Central Ground Water Authority; Ministry of Jal Shakti; Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and various States’ Department of Water Resources.
No significant improvement in Delhi’s AQI; NGT directs authorities to take all possible measures to ensure improved air quality
Considering the human health aspect, the authorities are expected to take best possible measure to improve the air quality in the city.
Stubble fires in Punjab | Selective approach and no uniformity in registering FIRs against farm fires: NGT
The NGT said that the Chief Secretary’s direction to accord top priority to control the stubble burning and ensure that such incidents are immediately reduced to zero, however, did not bring about any fruitful results.