Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajendra Tyagi Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/04/2024. The applicant has raised a grievance that unauthorized and illegal construction of houses, shops and other commercial establishments on a large scale are in progress in Greater Noida and Noida …
The National Green Tribunal has taken strong exception to a Noida police officer not complying with its order on illegal water extraction by builders, asking him why “punitive action” be not taken against him. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to Noida Expressway SHO and …
On a day the Noida Authority received a showcause notice from the National Green Tribunal on its orders banning open burning of waste being violated, the Authority declared it would strictly impose the fine on anyone burning dry leaves, plastic, rubber or any other waste material. The Authority officials also …
NOIDA: In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, experts are advising third-party auditing for construction projects, to ensure the city's development conforms to its master plan. They say third party involvement will make developers and their apex bodies more responsible. So far, all that developers do is submit structural certificates …
The Noida District Administration has taken a slew of decisions in an attempt to improve disaster preparedness and management in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal. The decisions include random checks on buildings across Noida, special incentives to follow building regulations in rural areas in Noida, as well as …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to inspect and initiate action against polluting industries in the Greater Noida. The NGT’s direction came after a plea was filed by Greater Noida resident Yogesh Nagar, alleging that extensive …
Much is being said about the new land acquisition law and the amendments proposed by the NDA government to make it easier for industry and publicprivate partnership projects.However, a study carried out by Comptroller and Auditor General last year on land acquired by the Centre between 2006 and 2013 the …
Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) today told the National Green Tribunal that groundwater level in Noida is under "stress" and recommended cap on number of houses being owned by individuals. "Ground water in Noida area is under more stress than Greater Noida which is currently under developmental stage industrially. Although …
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has proposed a 'one house per family' policy in order to prevent "unnecessary concretization" and water crisis in this country. The board made the suggestion in its report, submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday, following a study that revealed the groundwater …
150-200 projects under construction have already been delayed by 2-3 years due to land acquisition issues Home buyers in Noida Extension, across the Delhi border, might get caught in more delay, this time over the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order asking developers to halt construction activity unless in line with …
The Noida Authority on Monday issued a second round of notices to real estate companies, asking them to submit affidavits listing steps taken by them to comply with the National Green Tribunal's directive on curbing dust pollution in Delhi-NCR. The earlier notices were issued on April 9, two days after …
After Delhi, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are the most polluted among NCR cities. This inference can be drawn from a study that is based on an air quality survey conducted by India's top pollution monitoring body, the Central Pollution Control Board, under National Green Tribunal's order. Both Faridabad and Ghaziabad have …
The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed “immediate” stoppage of construction activity in specific stretch of areas in Noida Extension and Gurgaon by taking note of media reports on air pollution caused by building activities. The areas identified are two-km stretch from NH-24 to Char Murti Chowk in Noida Extension …
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday directed "immediate" stoppage of construction activity in a specific stretch of areas in Noida Extension and Gurgaon by taking note of media reports on air pollution caused by building activities The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday directed "immediate" stoppage of construction activity in a …
Air quality in Noida this winter seems to have been even worse than Delhi's. It recorded 33% 'severe' days and 46% 'poor' days, compared to 7% severe and 58% poor days in 2013-14. System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) has categorized each day's PM2.5 (fine, respirable particles) …
Ministry hasn't yet appointed its member on panel formed to look into illegal mining The environment ministry has come in for criticism from the National Green Tribunal for its slow response in tackling the problem of illegal mining on the Yamuna riverbed between Noida and Faridabad. More than a month …
It is a quiet hamlet of about 100 houses along a muddy, serpentine lane in the remotest corner of Greater Noida. Nearby is an expansive dump yard of grey riverbed sand, with concrete skeletons of under-construction apartment towers looming in the background. Welcome to Kondli — Greater Noida's village of …
Noidawalas are used to heavy traffic jams with people honking like crazy even if there's not an inch to move. But they were definitely surprised when the Noida Traffic Police conducted a drive aimed at reducing noise pollution. The three-day drive, which began on Monday, had the police cracking down …
If the long wait for environmental clearance for their flats wasn't bad enough, nearly 30,000 homebuyers in Noida now face significant cost escalations when they register these properties. The Uttar Pradesh stamps and registration department has said it will collect stamp duty for registry of flats at prevailing rates after …
The Samajwadi Party government, which allocated Rs. 400 lakh for cleaning of the Gomti river in the budget presented on Tuesday, is not “sincere” about cleaning the three polluted rivers of Western Uttar Pradesh: Kali, Krishna and Hindon. Environmentalists and residents of the region affected by the polluted waters of …
NOIDA: Close to a lakh Noida homebuyers and their builders are waiting impatiently for the final order on demarcation of eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, which needs to be cleared and sent by the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to the law ministry for approval. All objections …
