Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of State of Uttar Pradesh & Others Vs Gaurav Kumar & Others dated 08/05/2025. The bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra categorically stated that the Supreme Court "upholds the law and the regulations governing sand mining, demanding zero …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zonal Bench, Chennai) in the matter of S. Dhanapal & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/11/2015 regarding Environmental Clearance (EC) dated 27-02-2014 granted for the proposal of quarrying of sand in 19.00.00 ha in River Vellar at S.F. No. 98(P) …
The statement of the Cabinet minister Dinesh Agarwal on resumption of quarrying in the rivers of Haridwar has elicited a mixed reaction, leading to a wave of cheers among the miners and stone-crushers while some voices are being raised against it as well. Clarifying the State Government's stance on the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Netyendra Manav Vs. State of Rajasthan & Others dated 19/11/2015 regarding illegal mining of sand. It is submitted before the Tribunal that this Bajri (Sand) was being extracted from government revenue land comprising the Sota river, …
BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to state environment impact assessment authority (SEIAA) seeking explanation on what basis it issued 22 mining leases in alleged submergence area of Sardar Sarovar Project in Alirajpur district. On Tuesday, NGT central zonal bench, Bhopal, comprising judicial member Justice Dalip Singh and …
The sluggish pace of eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) demarcation by several state governments has prompted the environment ministry to put on hold consideration of projects, situated around protected areas, for wildlife clearance. The standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has decided that they will not consider projects for wildlife …
State legislation seen as more appropriate for Kerala Experts and environment activists have expressed reservations about the new guidelines issued by the Central government on regulation of river sand mining, terming them impractical in saving the rivers in Kerala that have already been ravaged by mining. They feel that the …
Tata Steel has received green clearance for mining of mineral sand, used in coal production, from the riverbed of Gowai in Purulia district, West Bengal with a proposed production capacity of 0.2 million tonnes per annum. The company said it requires three million tonnes (MT) of sand annually for its …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Tribunal at its Own Motion v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 10/11/2015 regarding vehicles seized by the Mining Department for allegedly carrying river sand mineral without mining pass / royalty slip.
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Mukesh Purve Vs. State of Rajasthan & Others dated 06/11/2015 regarding sand mining of river Tapti.
Files second set of objections to Kasturirangan panel recommendations While the panel has recommended that sand mining and quarrying be banned in ESAs in the Western Ghats, the State has sought that the recommendation should be reconsidered. The State has filed its second set of objections to the Ministry of …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Mohammed Anabagilu Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 04/11/2015 regarding dredging activities taking place in Arikadi and Shiriya Kadavus under the jurisdiction of Kasargod Port and also illegal sand mining in these areas.
The National Green Tribunal today banned sand mining on the Yamuna after a plea alleged that some private firms were engaged in the activity and a temporary bridge was made on the river obstructing its natural flow of water. "No mining activity, both legal and illegal, should be carried out …
NGT directs UP govt to seize all material and machinery used The National Green Tribunal on Monday banned sand mining on the Yamuna banks after a plea alleged that some private firms were engaged in the activity and a temporary bridge was made on the river obstructing its natural flow …
The counsel for Haryana, on the other hand, claimed there was no illegal mining in the area and all firms engaged in sand mining have necessary environmental clearances. Irked by allegations that “legal” permits were being shown by sand miners for conducting “illegal” work, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. MoEF & Ors. dated 02/11/2015 regarding illegal, unauthorized and unscientific mining in the river bed of Yamuna. According to the Applicant illegal mining is occuring on both sides of River Yamuna, one falling in …
The National Green Tribunal today sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking action against alleged illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. A bench, headed NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, issued notice to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Uttar Pradesh government …
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to NTPC and Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd for alleged illegal excavation of sand for construction of 1,600 MW thermal power station at Gardarwara in Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh. While NTPC is India's largest state-owned power producer, Bridge and Roof is …
PUDUCHERRY: Sand mafia continue to mine sand illegally and indiscriminately from Ponnaiyar River along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu border despite a ban by the National green tribunal (NGT), alleged a Puducherry-based water users' forum. Bangaaru Vaickal Neeraadhara Koottamaippu president V Chandrasekhar regretted that the officials concerned in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu …
Gazette Notification dated 20th Oct 2015 regarding Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Rules, 2015. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (5) and (6) of Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957), the Central Government hereby makes the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Sangwari Research Organization Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 20/10/2015 regarding sand mining on river Son in village Manpur, Tehsil & District Anupur, Madhya Pradesh.
