Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Yelahanka Puttenahalli Lake and Bird Conservation Trust Vs State of Karnataka & Others dated 02/05/2025. Pursuant to the tribunal order dated April 24, 2025, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) informed the court that as per …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Sanjay Rao & Others Vs State of Karnataka dated 10/06/2021. The issue for consideration is the remedial action against pollution of Kithiganahalli lake situated behind Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, within remits of Bommasandra Pura Sabha, Anekal, Karnataka. The report filed …
Report filed by the Bruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) before the NGT in the matter of Suo Motu (based on the news item in Deccan Herald dated September 18, 2020 'Vrishabhavathi water turns frothy dark yellow') Vs Forest, Environment and Ecology Department, Government of Karnataka & Others. A storm water …
Order of the Karnataka High Court regarding release of vehicles seized for violating Covid-19 lockdown norms. The application was filed by the Karnataka government before the HC saying that the police was finding it difficult to find a proper place for parking of so many vehicles (1,37,503 two wheelers, 7,432 …
Changes in the timing and magnitude of rainfall can put a severe strain on agriculture. Additionally, an increase in extreme climate events such as heavy rainfall and dry spells can also affect agriculture. In Karnataka, agriculture is the key contributor to the state’s economy. However, agricultural productivity in the state …
Joint Committee report submitted before the National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai in the matter of Original Application No. 229/2020 on the matter of gas turbine explosion at Yelahanka Gas Power Plant of the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) at Yelahanka injuring 15 on 02/10/2020. The NGT had moved an …
Order of the Karnataka High Court regarding recommencement of midday meals in Karnataka dated 30/03/2021. The bench of Justices B. V. Nagarathna and J. M. Khazi of the High Court of Karnataka said that the provision of midday meal is a "necessary concomitant of the fundamental right under Article 21A …
Power infrastructure, which includes assets for generation, transmission, and distribution of power, is vulnerable to manifestations of climate change. Data from the International Disasters Database shows that during 1998–2017, India experienced an average of 16 extreme weather events resulting in a total economic loss of USD 45 billion, compared to …
Report of the Joint Committee in the matter of H. P. Ranjana Vs Union of India in compliance to the National Green Tribunal order September 08, 2020. The issue pertained to M/s Wonder Projects Development Pvt. Ltd which has obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K. Vijayakumar, Madhavi Farms Vs State of Karnataka dated 15/03/2021. The issue for consideration was remedial measures against degradation of Bhujangadasanahalli lake in Anekal taluk, Bangalore South. Report filed by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) stated that sewage …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs State of Karnataka dated 12/03/2021. The issue for consideration was remedial action for restoration of Bellandur, Agara and Varthur lakes at Bangalore, including preventing discharge and dumping of pollutants, removing encroachments from catchment area …
Affidavit by the state of Karnataka in the matter of Court on its own motion Vs State of Karnaraka on Bellandur and Varthur lake. Sarakki 5 MLD STP, Chikkabeguru 5 MLD STP, Hulimavu 10 MLD STP, Agram 35 MLD STP have been completed and commissioned. While Madivala 4 MLD STP, …
Interim report on the study of environmental carrying capacity of Udupi taluk in relation to expansion of 2X600MW Udupi power Plant (UPCL). Selected water quality parameters of ground water and surface water resources within the study area have been considered for assessing the water environment. The samples collected from places …
This paper’s focus is identifying the reasons for failure of PMFBY in most of the states despite its improved features, and comparing these states with a state where it has been relatively successful. It does this through evidence collected from a field study in Marathwada—a drought-prone region in western India, …
Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, absorb, accommodate, and recover from the effects of a potentially hazardous event. The benefits of resilient power infrastructure are much greater than the costs, considering growing climate change events. It is estimated that for every dollar invested in climate resilient infrastructure, six dollars …
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding blast in quarry in Hirenagavalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka. Six people were killed in the quarry blast on February 22, 2021. The incident happened due to large amount of explosives at the site. District In-charge, who visited the spot said that the explosives were illegally …
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited on February 24, 2021 has issued Draft Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-2026. This policy will be applicable to projects and programs relating to the focus markets as covered under provision 4 of this policy. The following objectives have been given: To facilitate development of …
Climate change increases strain on agriculture systems through changes in the magnitude, distribution, and timing of rainfall; rise in temperature; and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events. In Karnataka, agriculture is the key contributing sector for the state’s economy. Despite its importance, agriculture in the state is …
Monitoring Committee report to the National Green Tribunal in compliance of National Green Tribunal orders on Bellandur, Varthur and Agaram lakes. The NGT in one of its orders had directed that steps be taken for de-silting and de-weeding. In pursuance to the court order, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Mahantesh Vs Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd. & Others dated 04/01/2021. The matter related to delay in payment of compensation to agriculturalists, awarded by the Karnataka High Court for the acquisition of their lands under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 …
Order of the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru dated 09/12/2020 in the matter of All India Council of Trade Unions Vs Union of India & Others. Two writ petitions were filed. The first writ petition was filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, praying to …
