Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ved Prakash Aggrawal Vs Municipal Commissioner, Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad dated 14/08/2020. A factual and action taken report was sought from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), District Magistrate, Ghaziabad and the Municipal Commissioner, Ghaziabad …
The Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/08/2020. The case related to the authority of the "Monitoring Committee to seal the residential premises on the private land” particularly when they are not being used for …
Two years after the publication of the first SDGs City Index in Italy, SDSN Italia and Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei have released new data, updated to 2020. The new Report provides not only a screenshot of Italian cities’ distance to the targets of the 2030 Agenda, but also a comparison, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Satish Kumar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 24/07/2020. The issue for consideration is the allegation that there is encroachment of government land at Khasra No. 216-217-964/2018, revenue estate of village Haiderpur, Delhi. NGT had directed the Sub Divisional …
A report launched by the Development Center of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Africa Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) has urged Africa with its development partners to design new business models for infrastructure development to meet the needs of the growing population on the continent.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jitendra Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 29/06/2020 regarding encroachment of green spaces in and around Ram Ji Dham colony and Rishipuram Colony, Sikandra, Agra by the operation of cattle sheds and dairy farms. The NGT directed the …
The National Green Tribunal in the order of Jitendra Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/06/2020 regarding illegally constructed rooms in the designated green belt and operations of cattle sheds and dairy farms located in the vicinity of the green belt area and park around Ram Ji Dham …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajeev Raj Bhalla Vs State of Uttarakhand & Others dated 25/06/2020 regarding Home Stays in Uttarakhand violating environmental norms. The applicant - Rajeev Raj Bhalla stated that that the ‘Home Stay’ Policy is a different name for ‘Guest Houses’ without …
As the European Commission seeks to identify the types of renovation activities that should be scaled under the ‘Renovation Wave’, the World Green Building Council’s Europe network (WorldGBC Europe) has launched a new case study report highlighting best practice from across the region. The report stresses that monitoring the real …
India’s cultural heritage and, inparticular, its archaeological and built heritage is unparalleled in the world. An initial survey indicates the total quantum of India’s built heritage and archaeological remains may roughly amount to a total of 400000 plus heritage structures across the country including the centrally protected monuments, state protected …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit @ Bhima Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 01/06/2020. The application sought direction against cutting of trees outside Anand Vihar Railway station, adjacent to the public toilet near out gate of the railway station. There was …
The past is not always the best guide to the future and proactive steps are needed to ensure the UK’s infrastructure can remain resilient, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission. The Commission has set out a new framework to help support change across infrastructure sectors and …
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2020 is an Act further to amend the Guwahati Municipal Corporation Act,1969. It shall have the like extent as the principal Act. In the principal Act, in sections 51, 52, 53 and 54, for the word "Commissioner" wherever it occurs, the words "State Election …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Ajay Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/05/2020 regarding allegation of encroachment and illegal construction on land reserved for stadium, park and open space, green space and green verge at villages Rampur Pavti and Shobhapur, Meerut, Uttar …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hardesh Kirar Versus State of Madhya Pradesh dated 18/05/2020 regarding allegation of violation of environmental norms by Raj Homes Colony by raising constructions on encroached government land and discharging untreated sewage at Village Kauluva, Bhopal. A factual and action taken …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Pawan Kumar Banta Vs Union of India & Others dated 12/05/2020 regarding unauthorised and illegal development and construction of eleven storeyed hotel/apartments on the agricultural land measuring 03-17-68 hectares at Up Mohal Kiari/Rirka, Tehsil Shimla (R), District Shimla, Himachal …
The State government may be framing rules under the provisions of this Act, create a suitable Grievance Redressal Mechanism to effectively deal with the grievances filed by the applicants in relation to delay in clearances of applications. The State Government may be notification specify the clearance process, for according layout …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of R. K. Singh Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/05/2020 regarding large number of major structures in the State of Jharkhand which have not undergone the EIA process, appear to have been substantiated. The Tribunal in its previous order …
Infrastructure investment in India between fiscals 2013 and 2017 was estimated at Rs 57 lakh crore ($ 1.1 trillion at different annual exchange rates). The infrastructure investment was Rs ~36 lakh crore (at current prices) during fiscals 2013-17 or ~5.8% of gross domestic product (GDP). As per estimates, the total …
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) is a first-of-its-kind, whole-of-government exercise to provide world-class infrastructure across the country, and improve the quality of life for all citizens. It aims to improve project preparation, attract investments (both domestic and foreign) into infrastructure, and will be crucial for target of becoming a $5 trillion …
