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 …
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi government for not taking action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under the prohibited list of industrial activity according to the Delhi Master Plan (DMP), 2021. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim said the submission of the …
GHAZIABAD: After none of the respondents including the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi, besides Union environment ministry filed their replies over illegal operation of brick kilns in the four states, the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday gave them the time of one more week as a last …
GHAZIABAD: National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board as well as the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit their report in the matter related to Eagle Continental, a Dasna-based slaughterhouse, which was closed down by GDA last month for operating without proper clearances. …
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday warned Uttar Pradesh of a heavy fine if the State government failed to issue a notification pertaining to the identification of a wetland in the Gorakhpur region. A Bench headed by judicial member Jawad Rahim rapped the State government for not replying to the …
MUMBAI: Fishermen groups in Mumbai have opposed the site shortlisted for the proposed Shivaji memorial once again. They said that the site for the project is a marine habitat and a breeding ground for several sea animals. Damodar Tandel president of the Akhil Maharashtra Machimar Kriti Samiti (AMMKS) said that …
The National Green Tribunal today appointed an expert committee to study the harmful effects of antimony on environment after a plea sought a ban on the manufacture, use and import of solar panels containing the heavy metal. A bench of Justices Jawad Rahim and R S Rathore constituted a three-member …
Confronted with a slew of environmental challenges, the number of green courts is growing worldwide. By according exclusive attention to environmental disputes, adjudication by these courts and tribunals is linking up democratic and ecological processes synergistically. This paper provides an analysis of how the National Green Tribunal (NGT) of India …
NGT constitutes 3-member committee Following a plea seeking ban on manufacture, import and use of solar panels containing heavy metals, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday appointed an expert committee to study the harmful effects of antimony on the environment. A Bench of judicial members Jawad Rahim and R. …
A Central Pollution Control Board report submitted to the National Green Tribunal has found the levels of ammoniacal nitrogen (as N) exceeds the safe standard at almost all locations monitored as the river passes through Haryana, Palla (Haryana-Delhi border) and then within the Delhi stretch. Delhi equally to blame for …
This analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment throws light on use of Polluter Pays Principle by the National Green Tribunal, the key shortfalls and challenges. It also provides recommendations to tighten application of the Polluter Pays Principle, and improve environmental responsibility of various stakeholders . The Polluter Pays …
The National Green Tribunal on Monday appointed court commissioners to verify allegations made in a plea regarding illegal sand mining in Jodhpur. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim appointed advocates Gaurav Bansal and Rahul Khurana as court commissioners in the case and directed them to submit the inspection report …
Widespread use of flex hoardings by candidates and political parties during election campaigns in the run-up to the MC elections has left the city in mess. Flex boards have not only defaced the city, but also created environmental hazard as these are made from non-biogradable material, including the PVC. Almost …
Officials and experts warn that the lake water should not be used for irrigation The water in Bellandur lake falls under E-Class of the Central Pollution Control Board since 1990. Officials in the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) said E-Class is the lowest category and water bodies classified under …
The National Green Tribunal today rapped the J&K; Government over its failure to submit a plan for the rehabilitation of horses and mules, which have been barred from plying from Katra to the Vaishno Devi cave shrine. Noting that no document has been submitted to show compliance, the green panel …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi and four northern States to formulate a comprehensive policy for providing incentives and infrastructural assistance to farmers to stop them from burning crop residue to prevent air pollution. The green panel directed the chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar …
PANJIM: National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined to grant relief to two locals who had sought a permanent ban on hosting of mega events like Sunburn in a property at Anjuna. The Tribunal also refused to direct the authorities concerned, corporate bodies and individuals to grant them compensation of Rs 1 …
GHAZIABAD: Some environmentalists have lodged complaints with the Uttar Pradesh government’s grievance cell and the local police alleging that huge amount of plastic and waste materials are being dumped along the Hindon riverbank in Raj Nagar Extension. The complainants said at least 50 truckloads of garbage had been dumped at …
The National Green Tribunal has directed all States and Union Territories to submit an action plan on the usage of fly ash that is generated from thermal power plants. A Bench headed by judicial member Raghuvendra Rathore noted that despite previous orders passed by the green panel, the States had …
CHENNAI: In a move that has cheered real estate developers but left environmental activists fuming, the state environment department on Monday announced a draft revised coastal zone management plan (CZMP) for the city, allowing a swathe of land up to Uthandi on East Coast Road to be freed up for …
‘How many drains join the river from Kanpur to Uttar Pradesh border’ The National Green Tribunal has sought a compliance report on the steps taken by the Centre, U.P. and Uttarakhand governments to clean river Ganga in the stretch between Gomukh and Unnao. A Bench, headed by Justice Jawad Rahim, …
