NGT directs Delhi Wetland Authority to trace and restore vanished waterbodies
“Disclose the area with geo-coordinates of each of the water bodies under their management and control as per the revenue record.”
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Felling of 700 trees in Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site; NGT forms panel, orders Statewide Tree Census
“Geo tagging of all trees to be made mandatory so that accurate records of their location, type and number can be maintained. Geo tag data should be published and be made available and reported to the office of Chief Conservator of Forest.”
‘No Religious faiths provide shield to illegal activities’; NGT issues notice to Punjab officials for allowing illegal religious construction on Greenbelt land
“Construction of a religious structure is the most usual mode adopted by the land mafia for grabbing public lands/public parks by making illegal encroachments and unauthorized constructions with ulterior motives by misusing faith, playing with sentiments… for serving camouflaged personal objectives.”
Neglect and encroachment of historical water body in Narela: NGT issues notice to authorities
The NGT acknowledged that “the OA raises substantial issue relating to compliance of environmental norms.”
Only valid and subsisting DSR can form basis for environmental clearance; draft DSR legally untenable: Supreme Court upholds NGT order
“The illicit sand trade often operates under the shadow of organised crime, undermining the rule of law and weakening governance structures. Therefore, absolute standards with tough policies, strict enforcement and quick accountability are compelling for effective regulatory control.”
‘Necessary permissions were taken’; NGT dismisses plea against illegal tree cutting in Adani’s Chhattisgarh Coal mining project
National Green Tribunal directed for necessary plantation to maintain the ecology in the area.
NGT takes cognizance of plea on Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak in Pune due to contaminated drinking water
The NGT acknowledged that the matter raises serious environmental and public health concerns.
‘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.”
MP High Court directs NGT to scrutinise compensation claims in Firecracker Factory Explosion case
When the NGT passed the impugned order, the injured persons were not identified, nature of injuries was not determined and damage to houses and displacement of persons was also not identified or determined.
NGT halts all ongoing illegal constructions without mandatory environmental clearances in Noida and Greater Noida
Pollution Control Board to prevent illegal plotting in the area falling in floodplain zones in the Villages.
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.
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 directives on remedial action in Shopian Jaundice outbreak due to Contaminated Water
The NGT found deficiencies in the response and reports from authorities, notably the absence of virological testing facilities in local labs, inadequate clarity on the water source, and inconsistent water quality across reports.
NGT orders District Magistrate, Gonda to demarcate floodplain zone of River Tedhi; halts further construction
The NGT directed that no construction activities to be permitted within 200 meters of the High Flood Level from the centre of River Tedhi until further orders.
‘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 Government’s response on plea seeking implementation of Star ratings for cars based on fuel efficiency & CO2 emissions
“Vehicular pollution is the most important contributory factor in air pollution and as per the Ministry of Earth Sciences, vehicular pollution is responsible for 40% of such air pollution.”
Garbage Processing Plant | SC directs Pune Municipal Corp. to follow NEERI suggestions; Install portable compactors with hook mechanisms
In 2019, Sus Road Baner Vikas Manch, preferred an application before the NGT, Western Zone, seeking to restrain Noble Exchange Environment Solution from operating the GPP, since the same had been established without following the procedure prescribed by law.
SC stays NGT order restricting number of Dhol, Tasha, Zanj performers for Ganesh Visarjan in Pune
The NGT had directed to restrict the total number of Dhol, Tasha, Zanj Groups to only 30 per group along with real time monitoring of noise pollution around each Ganesh pandal and initiating criminal proceedings against the violators.
‘Delay in compliance of NGT orders not wilful’; SC sets aside initiation of penal proceedings against CECB officers
The Court emphasised that every State organ, and particularly the wings of the Government associated with environment protection, such as the CECB, must be even more diligent in ensuring timely compliance with the directions of the NGT.
NGT issues notice to Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Tiger Conservation Authority and MoEFCC over proposed hotel construction in Kaziranga National Park
Over 45 farmer families survive on the yield produced from the 19- acre land in Inle Pothar, of which 9.9 acre has been earmarked for the luxury hotels project. It is also home to the one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, tigers, wild buffaloes and wild boars among other species.