Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 13/05/2025. An application was received by the NGT filed by Hemant Kumar on behalf of all the villagers of Gram Panchayat Salani Katola, tehsil Nahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal …
The order was passed by the western zone bench of Justice UD Salvi and expert member Ajay Deshpande based on an application by NGO Vanashakti. The National Green Tribunal has stated that no construction activity and regularising would be permitted in coastal districts of the state till the Maharashtra Coastal …
Former Bollywood actress and BJP Lok Sabha member Hema Malini, currently under fire over a land allotment, has now been accused of destroying mangroves on a plot allotted to her in the 1990s. Quoting an RTI reply provided by the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate, activist Anil Galgali on Tuesday said …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Cruz Silveira & Others Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 04/02/2016 regardiing rehabilitation of the area lying within No Development Zone (NDZ) at village Calangute, Bardez, Goa. The Applicants (Cruz Silveira, Paulo J. …
Referring to the challenge faced by the multi-crore Vizhinjam International Multi-Purpose Seaport project from environmental activists in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said such huge projects are expected to ruffle some feathers. The remark came from a Bench led by Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur during a hearing …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shamsunder Shridhar Dalvi & Ors. Vs. Govt. Of India & Ors. dated 01/02/2016 regarding buildings within 100 ms of the high tide line from Dona Paula Cove/Bay to Vainguinium Beach, Village Taleigao, Goa. The Advocate General appearing for the State …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Marie Christine Perdriau & Others Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 28/01/2016 regarding construction of M/s. Sham Hotels within CRZ-III.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took a dig at his predecessors for failing to get clearances for major infrastructure projects, while announcing the environmental clearance for ‘eco-sensitive zone’ proposals for the Karnala Bird Sanctuary and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Chief Minister also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …
NEW DELHI: The Centre's green panel has given environment clearance to Reliance Gas Pipeline Ltd (RGPL) for its Rs 1,428 crore project to build a 486-km long pipeline through Gujarat and Maharashtra for transportation of liquid ethane. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union environment ministry in its recent …
Adani-Hazira Port (AHPPL) on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT’s) order that quashed environmental clearance (EC) granted to its ambitious port project in Hazira near Surat and also imposed a penalty of `25 crore for restoration of damaged environment. Adani-Hazira Port (AHPPL) on Wednesday moved …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Paryavaran Dakshta Manch & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/01/2016 regarding development of buildings in the name of “Sun-stream City Pvt. Ltd” within prohibited areas of Thane creek and debris being dumped in …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Filomeno Vincente Gregorio Vs State of Goa & Others dated 15/01/2016 regarding alleged encroachment in Utorda beach, Goa by Filomeno Vincente Gregorio. No modification, expansion or renovation in these structures will be allowed to be done …
The Centre's green panel has given the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance to Reliance Jio Infocom to build the Indian part of the Asia-Africa- Europe One (AAE-1) submarine cable system at Mumbai. AAE-1, the largest next generation subsea cable system spanning around 25,000 km and linking South Asia to Africa …
The amendment to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification 2011 permitting the use of reclaimed land for construction of roads in notified areas has triggered a wave of concern among coastal communities, amid fears that it would trigger further dilution of CRZ norms. Scientists feel that the amendment would spark …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of M/s. Pannaiyoor Regional Citizens Welfare Trust Vs Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change dated 11/01/2016 regarding an illegally constructed breakwater by M/s. Rajakkamangalam Thurai Fishing Harbour Pvt. Ltd. at at Needakarai ‘B’ Village, Agastheewaram Taluk, Kanyakumari …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Hazira Macchimar Samiti & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/01/2016 regarding Environmental Clearance (EC) granted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for further development of Port activities at Hajira, district Surat. …
Visakha United People’s Front (VUPF) on Thursday staged a protest at the Gandhi statue against pollution in general and the severe air pollution during the last 10 days in particular and demanded steps to arrest it and action against those responsible. Release of hydrocarbons and acid mists should be stopped …
The MoEF had published a draft notification amending the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification, 2011, in June to permit reclamation for a coastal road. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on Wednesday issued a final notification to allow reclamation for a coastal road, formally paving the way for …
Fishermen in Ennore took to the streets on Wednesday protesting against the destruction of mangroves in the Athipattu area by a contactor engaged by Kamraj Port Limited (KPL). Coming as it does just weeks after the floods in Chennai, the fishermen claimed that mangroves were crucial for limiting damage during …
PANJIM: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has issued a stop order cum show-cause notice to the owners of a bar and restaurant and a resort in Tiracol, which are being constructed in violation of the CRZ notification of 2011. The illegal constructions, which are reportedly coming up on …
The Centre appears to be going slow on issuing the final notification on the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the State as per the Kasturirangan Committee report and the modification to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, leading to a continued state of uncertainty and insecurity in the high ranges …
