Political parties pledge to reduce pollution in manifestos Promises to fight the world’s most toxic air have made it to the manifestos of major political parties for the first time in Indian elections. Major political parties such as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the opposition Indian National Congress and the …
Govt. committee headed by Cabinet Secretary readies draft affidavit If the Environment Ministry relents, the government will intend slamming the Supreme Court’s Technical Expert Committee (TEC) on genetically modified (GM) crop regulations. The draft affidavit prepared jointly by the Ministries of Agriculture and Science to be submitted to the court, …
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and after previous publication, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations, namely: These regulations shall be called “Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission …
A green NGO today attacked the recent statements on the issue of environmental clearances to big ticket projects in the country and termed it as an "orchestrated campaign" to dismantle green regulatory controls. In its statement, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) also said present system of granting clearances …
Seeking to send a positive signal to industries, the new environment and forest minister M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday said no files will be kept pending in his ministry and the "image" of the green regulator would never be compromised in the process of project clearance. Immediately after taking additional …
The Madras High Court on Thursday declined to order a fresh probe into alleged illegal mining of beach sand in southern districts of the State. Passing orders on a batch of petitions which sought various reliefs including an enquiry, the Bench comprising Justices M.Jaichandren and M.Venugopal pointed out that the …
Health activists and civil society organisations have commended the state health minister’s decision to set up a multi-stakeholder committee to formulate the Maharashtra Clinical Establishment Act and pass it in the next budget assembly session in February-March 2014. More than 80% of the patients in the state seek care in …
The Forest department has booked 57 mining companies, including the State-owned Mysore Minerals Limited (MML) and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), for carrying out mining operations in violation of the Forest department rules. Following the reports submitted by the Lokayukta and the Centrally Empowered Committee (CEC), the Forest department filed …
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state government has decided to introduce a separate Agricultural policy for small and marginal farmers in Karnataka. Inaugurating the International Krishimela-2013 at GKVK campus on Thursday, he said, to encourage integrated farming for small and marginal farmers in dry land areas, the government has …
Categories across the board from chocolate to cheese, olive oil to biscuits have been impacted as a result of stand off between importers, food safety regulator It is not just your favourite imported chocolate that went missing from shop shelves this festive season. Crispies such as Pringles, gourmet cheese, olive …
The environment ministry told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that a new green regulator was unnecessary as an appropriate mechanism to monitor and enforce compliance with conditions that govern clearances to projects was already in place, but agreed to create one nonetheless in deference to its orders. “The ministry of …
The Meghalaya government will not go in consonance with the apex court order banning sand mining in the State instead it will put in place regulative mechanism that can provide the sand miners with alternative options for sustainable livelihood. The categorical statement was made by the Chief Minister in the …
The State Cabinet on Thursday allowed stone quarrying within 100 metres of forest borders. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Law Minister T B Jayachandra said different interpretations of Section 42(2) of the Karnataka Forest Act made the Mines and Geology department issue circulars banning stone quarrying within 100 metres …
The State government seems to be keen on relaxing the norms to allow stone quarrying within 100 meters of forest areas across the State. According to official sources, the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday is likely to take a decision on ‘legalising’ stone quarrying in forest lands. Incidentally, the Forest …
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the 2013 Land Acquisition Act would come into force on January 1, 2014. The Ministry’s website specifies draft rules elaborating the process of implementation of the law, and also invites comments from stakeholders, including industries, non-governmental organisations and civil society. …
Forum of Regulators has stressed need for invoking existing regulations of imposing non-compliance charge Faced with the prospect of state distribution utilities not complying with renewable power obligation (RPO), Forum of Regulators (FOR), a representative body of Central and state regulators, has called for amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003, …
Chairman, State Water Resources Regulatory Authority (SWRRA) and former Chief Secretary, S S Kapoor today chaired a high level meeting of Deputy Commissioners of various districts of Jammu division to take stock of implementation of State Water Resources Regulatory Act in their respective jurisdictions. The Chairman had a detailed review …
Umbrella body mooted to oversee accreditation of institutions and for setting up ethics committees An official expert committee has recommended major changes in the guidelines for approval of new drugs, clinical trials and banning of medicines. It suggested setting up of a council to oversee the accreditation of institutions, clinical …
In the case of net metering, renewable energy plants with battery can supply the consumer load in the event of a grid failure Power supply from renewable energy sources to consumers will soon be metered, with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) formulating the draft Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation …
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to apprise it within four weeks of the steps being taken for appointment of a national regulator for evaulating projects, enforcing environmental conditions for approvals and imposition of penalties on violators. A special green bench, headed by Justice AK Patnaik, asked Solicitor …
Regulations would be applicable for all Grid Interactive Renewable Energy Plants seeking connectivity with grid at 415 V & below voltage levels Now the power supply to consumers from the renewable energy sources will be metered. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has formulated the draft Central Electricity Authority (Installation and …
