Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Environmentalists have written to the Centre stating that the proposed amendments to the Environment Protection (EP) Act will not only dilute existing forest laws but also curtail the powers of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The proposed amendments include constituting an adjudicating authority, which could be approached by stakeholders …
The Cabinet approved a draft notification that seeks to impose the ban under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act. The State Cabinet on Tuesday decided to ban manufacture, sale and use of several plastic items, like publicity materials and those used in functions, irrespective of their thickness. Thus, publicity …
Upgrade verification facilities, keep strict watch on power units, says tribuna. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune, has directed power generation companies to strictly adhere to set norms of not using coal having more than 34 pc ash content, thus providing relief to lakhs of people living in the vicinity …
The Union Environment Ministry has proposed modification of two green laws to impose a fine up to Rs 20 crore on major environment violators, who would also have to pay a daily fine of Rs 1 crore if the damage continues. The Union Environment Ministry has proposed modification of two …
As environmentalists see red over the Centre's notification limiting the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Okhla Bird Sanctuary, activist and birder Anand Arya challenged the decision before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday. Mr. Arya challenged the August 19 notification of the Centre setting the extent of eco-sensitive zone around …
PUNE: The Pune police have filed cases of violating noise pollution norms against three Ganapati mandals and issued show-cause notices to 67 other mandals seeking an explanation as to why action should not be taken against them for not following the Supreme Court guidelines. Deputy commissioner of police (special branch) …
A Bill further to amend the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. This Act may be called the Environment Law (Amendment) Act, 2015. It is a draft of the proposed amendment in Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The proposed amendments …
The Panvel city police have booked two persons for causing noise pollution by playing loud music during the Ganpati processions on the street. Bajirao Bhosale, senior inspector, Panvel city, said, "Despite the cops on duty warning the mandal organizers to lower the volume, they continued to play live instruments on …
AURANGABAD: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued show-cause notice to the Water Grace Products company on Paithan road here after finding that the company was not serious about complying with the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 and that it has violated the provisions of various environmental …
In a decision that is bound to have far-reaching consequences, the State Cabinet has exempted quarries up to one hectare from the need to secure environmental clearance. Talking to the media after a meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the decision was taken in the …
Nagpur: Another goof-up by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) at Bhandewadi area has come to the fore. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has slammed the corporation for disposing dead animals in an unscientific and illegal manner and violating rules of Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), thus causing environmental damage …
Even as a Parliamentary panel recommended in July that the TSR Subramanian report on revising and amending environment laws be scrapped, the ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) is pushing ahead with creation of a framework on the report's recommendations. Documents accessed by dna revealed that the MoEFCC …
Nodal agencies – Environment Department and District Collectorate have not been able to control the sale & transportation of Plaster of Paris idols efficiently PANJIM: Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has decided to collect water samples from major immersion spots to ascertain the environmental impact …
The government has come out with a fresh draft notification to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) in Western Ghats by superseding the earlier one. The fresh draft notification was issued on September 4, the Environment Ministry said even as it invited objections and suggestions from the public within the next 60 …
Panaji: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has served final show-cause notices to a horde of industrial units in the state including pharmaceutical major Merck India Ltd, distiller United Breweries, steel and sponge iron plants like Sesa Goa Ltd, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, Goa Power Station and sugar factory Sanjeevani Sahakari …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Krushna Chandra Padhi Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 08/09/2015 regarding filling up of a water body named Kasha Pond and felling of trees for the construction of a road for entry to the housing …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Biranchi Narayan Mahapatra Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 08/09/2015 regarding unauthorised structures being developed in Berhampur Municipal area by encroaching natural ponds sanctioned by Berhampur Municipality in violation of the environmental laws.
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pudiparthi Mallikharjuna Reddy Vs Union of India & Others dated 07/09/2015 regarding silica mining activity without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance (EC) in Telangana and Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Srabani Roy Paul Vs West Bengal Pollution Control Board & Ors dated 04/09/2015 regarding a sweetmeat shop operating in Kamarhati Municipality, Kolkata, West Bengal in breach of environmental law, particularly, law laid down for food and food processing industries in …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of S.P. Muthuraman Vs Union of India & Ors dated 01/09/2015 regarding illegal constructions by builders without obtaining the Environmental Clearance under the provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and Environmental Clearance …
