Mula-Mutha Riverfront Project: NGT prohibits PMC from cutting any trees till July 31
The matter was further listed for hearing on 31-07-2023.
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Delhi High Court sentences two PWD officials for contempt of court for breaching and wilfully disobeying directions on tree protection
Two PWD officials were sentenced under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to undergo simple imprisonment for four months and two months respectively, along with fine of Rs. 2000 each as they wilfully disobeyed the directions and orders passed by the Delhi High Court and of the NGT, in relation to protection of trees.
NGT forms Joint Committee to probe allegations of environmental norms violations in constructions at CM Kejriwal’s residence
It was alleged that during the construction activities at 6 Flag Staff Road, Delhi, 20 trees were cut illegally as permissions for tree cutting were sought manipulatively.
NGT imposes 50 crores costs on Uttar Pradesh Aawas and Vikas Parishad and 3 other Housing Realtors for environment degradation
The Tribunal noted that while developing housing projects in Ghaziabad, the Project Proponents violated environmental norms for plantations and sewage treatment plan.
[Ludhiana Gas Leak]: NGT orders 20 lakhs compensation to heirs of 11 deceased; constitutes fact-finding Committee
The Tribunal constituted an eight-member fact-finding Joint Committee about the incident headed by Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board, Punjab.
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NGT denies Taxi Union’s plea to increase number of vehicles permitted to Rohtang Pass
The opening of the Atal Tunnel or availability of parking space is not sufficient ground to increase the number of vehicles allowed to Rohtang Pass.
Railway horns are required to be blown as per ‘whistle code’; NGT dismisses plea to prohibit usage of train horns
The National Green Tribunal said that an environment free from noise pollution is necessary, but operation of railways is an essential activity, and must be conducted.
[Sambhal cold storage collapse incident] NGT orders compensation to heirs of deceased and injured persons
If the business entity involved in hazardous activities fails to pay compensation, the State is liable to pay for the failure to ensure safety. Citizens are entitled to safety from hazards of business activities having potential for incidents which may cause death and injuries.
State cannot escape liability for violation of environmental norms and negligence by its authorities; responsible to compensate the victims of illegal mining: NGT
NGT said that though basic liability is of violator of law, where law violator is not made to pay compensation, the State is liable to pay compensation as per its duty as a welfare State
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.
Supreme Court directs District Coastal Zonal Management Authority to decide on the question of demolition of edible oil pipeline in Chennai
Supreme Court stated that the appellants may approach the relevant Coastal Zonal Management Authority within a period of one month as regards to laying down the pipelines was concerned which will be considered by any application made in regard to the continued use of the pipeline.
NGT constitutes High Level Committee to combat Pollution in River Yamuna
NGT constitutes High Level Committee to be headed by Lieutenant Governer, Delhi to combat unabated pollution caused in River Yamuna and directed to adhere to the timelines laid down.
Explained | Is land covered under Section 4 of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 a ‘forest land’ under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?
“The Supreme Court held that the lands covered by the special orders issued under Section 4 of PLPA have all the trappings of forest lands within the meaning of Section 2 of the 1980 Forest Act and, therefore, the State Government or competent authority cannot permit its use for non-forest activities without the prior approval of the Central Government with effect from 25-10-1980.”
DECEMBER 2022 WRAP UP: 22 captivating judgments of Tribunals, Regulatory Bodies and Commissions
Presenting to you tour d’horizon of all the significant decisions covered in the month of December 2022 of the Tribunals, Commissions and Regulatory Bodies.
NGT | Necessary safeguards to be adopted for safety of the pilgrims and protection of environment at Amarnath
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir is committed to make the Yatra, environment friendly and is bound to always comply with the environmental norms and is committed to ensure that such disasters are never repeated in future.
Timeline laid by Supreme Court cannot be extended by NGT: National Green Tribunal
National Green Tribunal | A bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil
“Victim should not remain without remedy”; NGT orders factory not to resume work unless compensation paid as per law
National Green Tribunal | A bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil
NGT halts Pakhro Tiger Safari Project, Corbett Tiger Reserve; directs to identify offenders and restore environmental damage
“The area cleared is estimated as 16.21 ha. The trees estimated on this cleared area are 6093 in no. with lower bound of 5765 and upper bound of 6421 with 95% confidence interval and 2.72% Standard Error.”