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 of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Naresh Ranchhod Tandel & Others Vs Daman and Diu Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 30/04/2019 regarding an unauthorized structure in no development zone within 200 mtrs of the High Tide Line (HTL) in CRZ-III on Plot No. …
Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing attempt of Adani Vizhinjam port private limited (AVPPL) to ensure sourcing of rocks and its transportation for construction of breakwater at Vizhinjam has stumbled upon environmental hurdles. Kerala coastal zone management authority (KCZMA) has directed AVPPL to stop all the ongoing activities being carried out for the …
They have alleged destruction of eco-sensitive wetlands and mangroves in Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone (NMSEZ) in Uran, Navi Mumbai. Mumbai: Environmental activists have written to the President of India and the chief election commissioner of India, citing neglect of the environment by officials under the pretext of election duty. …
Says detailed study needed to reach conclusion; HC seeks BMC reply by April 23 The coastal road project may destroy oyster beds and thereby affect the livelihood of fisherfolk, mainly women, a report by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) submitted to the Bombay High Court on Tuesday said. …
This has exposed the false claims raised by the ruling party supporting the mining. It is the responsibility of the district administration and the local body concerned to take action against the illegal mining, it said in an RTI reply. Kollam: The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has confirmed …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Cavelossim Villagers Forum Vs The Byke Hospitality Limited & Others dated 27/03/2019 regarding the illegal construction by the Byke Hospitality Limited, the Byke Resort (The Old Anchor) and M/s Dalmia Resorts International Private Limited within the ‘No Development Zone’. The …
AHMEDABAD: Setting the stage for building the fourth liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in Gujarat, the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF) has accorded environmental and CRZ (coastal regulatory zone) clearance to HPCL Shapoorji Energy Private Ltd (HSEPL) for developing new LNG storage and re-gasification terminal at Chhara …
KOLKATA: The eastern zone bench of National Green Tribunal on Tuesday ordered an injunction on the construction of a helipad at Sagar Island after going through an application by environment activist Subhas Datta, who had alleged that the the ongoing construction work were destroying the mangroves. Datta, who is amicus …
The Maharashtra government is yet to upgrade its amended Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) map to relax development restrictions along the coastline, from the existing 500 metres to the proposed 50 metres. But due to this delay, development under CRZ is getting delayed. As per state environment officials, the government has …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nadeem Dawood Tolkar & Others Vs State of Maharashtra dated 06/03/2019. This application seeks stopping of dredging of sand with the help of mechanized process and dumping of solid waste in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notified area, near Heera …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonia Raj Sood Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/03/2019. This application seeks quashing of final Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Sub-Urban Mumbai to the extent of inclusion of Bandra Fort and its adjoining plots in Coastal Regulation …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pratap Badlani Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 21/02/2019 regarding illegal expansion of Kandala Port and also illegal activities of Kandala Port Trust (KPT) in setting up interconnecting pipeline, in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. Gujarat Coastal Zone …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion Regarding Sundarbans Forests Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/02/2019 regarding the large number of constructions within the CRZ-I area at Bakhkhali, Henry Island and at Manmathanagar, Gosaba block of the Sunderbans. Vide order …
In 2016, when the draft DP was first placed before citizens, Mumbai municipality had categorised a major portion of the same land parcel in Goregaon as an ecologically sensitive belt. A National Law University, offices of various tribunals, including the State Human Rights Commission and the Motor Vehicles Tribunal, as …
Environmentalists have raised concerns over the recent Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification issued by the Union environment ministry, stating that it has now allowed construction within 50 metres of the high tide line. They also stated that the new notification has allowed developers to change the course of tidal water, …
Delegates from 10 countries Monday began deliberations on various aspects of marine environment protection at a workshop organised by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) here. The three-day workshop on marine environment protection is being attended by delegates from 10 countries, the ICG said in a release. The workshop, which will …
While driving down East Coast Road towards Puducherry, have you ever noticed the highrises to your right? Those buildings, towering over OMR at a distance, could well be a reality on the scenic ECR with the Centre de-freezing the floor space index (FSI) for construction in the coastal regulation zone …
NAVI MUMBAI: Citing the slow progress in cases of environmental crime, particularly the destruction of mangroves, three ecology-focused groups have appealed to CM Devendra Fadnavis to set up a specialised green police. Recent days have seen a series of violations of Bombay high court orders and environmental and CRZ laws …
PANJIM: The Centre for Responsible Tourism (CRT) has demanded withdrawal of the Coastal Regulation Zone 2018 notification issued by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change on December 28 claiming it is a death knell of the coastal communities. "The notification is a death knell of the coastal communities. …
PANAJI: TCP minister Vijai Sardesai said the relaxation in CRZ notification has come as a great relief for the tourism industry, as south-east Asian countries are giving tough competition. However, advocating sustainable development, Sardesai said, “Protecting environment is the responsibility of all.” Environmentalists are apprehensive that the new notification will …
