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 (NGT) has convened a meeting of stakeholders on May 5 in order to devise an “effective” mechanism to solve the noise pollution problem caused due to heavy traffic near Panchsheel Park in South Delhi. Earlier, the Tribunal had directed authorities to declare the area a “no-horn” …
The National Green Tribunal has convened a meeting of stakeholders on May 5 to discuss strategy for devising an "effective" solution to the problem of noise pollution caused due to heavy traffic near Panchsheel Park area in South Delhi. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi directed the Chief …
In yet another bid to check air pollution in Delhi and the rest of the NCR, National Green Tribunal on Tuesday banned burning of waste in the open. It also announced a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone who is caught burning dry leaves, plastic, rubber or any other waste …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday directed that anyone caught burning any kind of waste--dry leaves, plastics, solid waste will be liable to pay Rs 5,000 as fine. The money generated from the fine will be used for various projects related to restoration of environment. Any person can complain …
Not satisfied with the functioning of rainwater harvesting system in their premises, the National Green Tribunal has issued notices to medical superintendents of 17 hospitals here. Perusing a report filed by a joint inspection team, a bench, headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, directed them to show cause why …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Balam Singh Rawat Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 01/10/2014 regarding Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) for hazardous waste in Delhi.
NGT has ordered for complete ban on burning of waste in open including garbage, leaves, plastic and crop residues and said that violators will be fined Rs. 5,000. Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Ors …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Vikrant Kumar Tongad Vs. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd dated 27/04/2015 regarding installation of rain water harvesting system in public buildings of Delhi. In this regard the counsel appearing for the DPCC has filed the report …
An NGO has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking execution of an order by which the green panel had directed DPCC to take action against stainless steel pickling industries in Wazirpur here, which are not complying with mandatory pollution standards. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar had …
High air pollution levels in Delhi have been generally associated with winters, when atmospheric inversion traps pollutants close to the ground and causes smog. It's time to revise that view. Of late, the air quality continues to be poor even when temperatures are high, indicating that bad air in the …
Continuing its crackdown on major sources of air pollution in the Capital, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued notices to 172 ongoing construction projects in the city. The polluters have been directed to submit reports on the current status of construction and steps being taken by them for …
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued notices to 172 construction projects in Delhi for flouting norms on air pollution. It has directed these ongoing projects to submit compliance reports and the current status of construction. Calling them a major source of air pollution in the capital, the government …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Ors dated 17/04/2015 regarding rising air pollution in Delhi. The Tribunal also directed the DPCC and CPCB to inspect all the major projects in Delhi i.e., Indraprasthra, Badarpur and …
NEW DELHI: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put on hold its order of April 7 banning more than 10-year-old diesel vehicles in the capital. The bench, headed by chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, on Monday considered Delhi government's contention that the order posed practical difficulties and may impact essential services, such …
The Delhi government has issued directions to all 11 deputy commissioners to carry out surprise checks and regular inspections in their respective areas to crack down on open burning of waste, including leaves and plastic. Environment minister Asim Ahmed Khan said similar directions had earlier been given to the three …
In a major decision aimed at checking air pollution in the Capital, the Delhi Government has directed the Deputy Commissioners of all the 11 districts to crackdown on burning of garbage, plastic and leaves in the open areas. The Sub-Divisional Magistrates will undertake surprise checks and regular inspection to ensure …
Amidst the growing debate about the grim situation of air pollution in the national capital, and the Central government again expressing its serious intent to tackle the deterioration of air quality, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain very alarming even on Monday. The Environmental Monitoring and Research Centre, which is …
A day after banning all forms of chewable tobacco in the capital, the government has approached the Delhi high court seeking to enforce a similar curb on plastic bags. In an urgent application filed on Tuesday , the Delhi government requested the court to quickly dispose of a petition challenging …
The way the graph moves tells the story of a public health disaster that has been allowed to happen: over the last 15 years, the fall and rise of the lethal, fine dust that clogs your lungs every day in the nation’s capital. After the historic Supreme Court judgement in …
The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd (DSIIDC) to submit a complete plan for establishing hazardous waste disposal unit in Bawana and Narela here. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued …
