Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
In addition to export earnings, African countries aspire to derive greater economic value from their mineral resources. One of the most assured ways is through linkage development. Besides resource endowments, other critical factors include the international trade environment and its impact on a country’s ability to successfully leverage its competitive …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sainik Food Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 17/08/2021. The matter related to illegal mining activities going on in water channels/submerged area of Narmada river in gram Chipaner, district Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. Heavy machines and suction …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Alok Malik & Others Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 16/08/2021. The matter related to illegal sand mining in excess of what is permissible under the Environment Clearance in district Jajpur, Odisha. Further, it was …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Voice of Democracy Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 11/08/2021. The matter related to illegal operation of stone crusher and illegal stone mining, near a school, a primary health centre, an anganwadi and habitation in village Bankuaiya, tehsil Huzoor, district …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Debasish Das Vs West Bengal Pollution Control Board & Others dated 10/08/2021. The matter related to illegal sand mining in Paschim Bardhaman. The NGT, June 30, 2021 had directed the District Magistrate, Paschim Bardhaman to file …
The Ministry of Coal on August 6, 2021 has issued Draft Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. The draft introduced the following amendment in the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 are as follows: In Rule 2(1) (viia) which specifies “run-of-mine” means the raw, unprocessed …
This report uses four case studies from across the globe to draw lessons on how cities and regions can equitably manage the decline of major industrial and mining activities and minimize disruption to local economies. It finds commonalities among decarbonization transitions in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amandeep Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 30/07/2021. Grievance in the application is against illegal mining at Som Bhadra river (Swan river) in district Una of Himachal Pradesh. The NGT directed the Chief Secretary and D.G.P., Himachal Pradesh to hold …
The Goa Assembly passed the Goa Mineral Development Corporation Bill, 2021, which would enable the state government to start a corporation to carry out mining operations in an orderly, scientific and ecologically sustainable manner. The passing of the bill, assumes significance on account of the fact that fresh mining excavation …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Krishan Chander Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/07/2021. The issue for consideration is remedial action against illegal mining by M/s D.S.P. Associates, Sonipat by diverting natural flow of river by digging a man-made pit (20 ft. deep and …
District Environment Management Plan by Puducherry in OA No. 360 of 2018 in the matter of Shree Nath Sharma Vs Union of India & Others). The matter related to the status of waste, air quality, water quality, sewage, industrial wastewater, mining, and noise pollution in Karaikal district, Puducherry. 100% collection …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Raj Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 02/07/2021. The matter related to illegal mining in the submerged water area in village Kanwara and village Bendakhadar, district Banda, Uttar Pradesh. The NGT has directed the Additional Chief Secretary, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Balkrishan Vyas Vs State of Rajasthan dated 01/07/2021. The issue for consideration is the remedial action against illegal blasting and mining by M/s Jindal Saw Ltd., Bhilwada, Rajasthan resulting in damage to a number of houses in the vicinity. The …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Arti Sharma Vs State of Jammu & Kashmir & Others dated 30/06/2021. Grievance in the application was against operation of stone crushers by M/s Diamond Stone Crusher and M/s Shankar Stone Crusher, Saranoo tehsil, district Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dheerendra Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 28/06/2021. The appeal filed in the NGT questioned the four environmental clearances (EC) - 16.03.2018, 26.12.2018, 15.10.2020 and 15.10.2020 given to four mines situated in village Bandhauli, tehsil Urai, district Jalaun, …
The Ministry of Mines on June 25, 2021 has issued the Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Amendment Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Rules, 2015. The following amendments have been made : Rule 2, which specifies Amount of contribution …
Status report on behalf of the Meghalaya government in compliance with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders in the matter of Jitul Deka Vs Union of India & Others, 25/06/2021. The matter deals with illegal mining of stones/boulders in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. The report informed the Tribunal that the efforts …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Khanan Grasth Sangharsh Samiti & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/06/2021. The matter related to violation of conditions of environment clearance (EC) granted for mining of minor minerals taking place around villages Shuklavas, Pichani, Pavana, Bhuchara and …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Tarun Kanujiya (Sahas Mahila Sikshan Evam Samajik Vikas Sanstha) Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 22/06/2021. The issue raised in the application was illegal mining and prayer for directions to be issued to Madhya …
Written submission on behalf of the applicants (Shivpal Bhagat & Others) to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report, April 16, 2021. The matter is related to remediation of the environment including soil, water and air in villages Kosampalli, Dongamahua, Kodkel, Kunjemura and Regaon. Nagmuda, Milupara, Sakta which fall under …
