Urban Encroachments

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025

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 …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment and filling up of a waterbody Nayanjuli, South Dum Dum Municipality, Kolkata, West Bengal, 10/07/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dwaipayan Sengupta Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change & Others dated 10/07/2017 regarding encroachment and filling up of a waterbody commonly known as Nayanjuli which extends from Ultadanga to Lake Town crossing on the …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Karamana river pollution, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 31/03/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Edayar Resident’s Association Vs Government of India & Others dated 31/03/2017 regarding pollution caused to Karamana River, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Court noted that River Karamana originates from Agastyar- Koodam of Western Ghats and join the Arabian Sea …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal encroachments made in the water body, Najafgarh, Delhi, 09/12/2016

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunder Singh Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 09/12/2016 regarding illegal encroachments made in the water body ‘Johad’ bearing Khasra No. 148 admeasuring 6 Bighas and 13 Biswas of the Gram Sabha of Issarpur, Najafgarh, Delhi. National …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of natural ponds, Berhampur Municipality, Ganjam District, Odisha, 08/09/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Biranchi Narayan Mahapatra Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 08/09/2016 regarding encroachment of natural ponds, Berhampur Municipality, Ganjam District, Odisha. Municipal Commissioner, Brahmapur Municipal Corporation has stated before National Green Tribunal that “as soon as …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of a green belt area for heavy vehicle workshops, Delhi, 01/09/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajeev Raheja Vs. Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors. dated 01/09/2016 regarding use of green belt area at Gokhale Market, Mori Gate Area near Tikona Park Opp. Gate No. 6, Tis Hazari Court, Delhi for illegal running of heavy vehicle workshops …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal structures in the Central Ridge near Birla Temple, Delhi, 24/08/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K.C. Bhargava & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 24/08/2016 regarding illegal structures in the Central Ridge near Birla Temple, Delhi. Related Order Dated 29/07/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of the Ridge, Neb Sarai, Delhi, 18/08/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pavit Singh Vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 18/08/2016 regarding unauthorized constructions on the land falling under Khasra No. 687/570, IGNOU road, Neb Sarai, New Delhi and the land adjacent to various streets of Harijan Basti area, …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachments on the forest land in the Southern Ridge area, Delhi, 16/08/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonya Ghosh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 16/08/2016 regarding encroachments on the forest land in the Southern Ridge area, Delhi. In pursuance to Tribunal's direction dated 21-07-2016 Pert Charts giving the schedule for demarcation of Forest/Ridge …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions on the green belt of Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 11/08/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of F Block Resident Welfare Association Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 11/08/2016 regarding illegal constructions on the green belt of F- Block Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. NGT disposes of the Application with the order that all illegal …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal and unauthorized construction work in Central Ridge, Delhi, 29/07/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K.C. Bhargava & Anr. Vs. UOI & Ors. dated 29/07/2016 regarding illegal and unauthorized construction work done in 7.5 acres of land (part of “Central Ridge”) adjacent to 4.59 acres of Birla Mandir area. NGT directs demolition of the said …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachments and unauthorised construction on ridge, Neb Sarai, Delhi, 28/07/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pavit Singh Vs. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 28/07/2016 regarding encroachments and unauthorised construction on the land falling in khasra no. 687/570, IGNOU Road, adjacent to Harijan Basti, Neb Sarai, New Delhi and the lands adjacent …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding filling up of the water bodies, Howrah, West Bengal, 06/07/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sailen Mondal Vs Howrah Municipal Corporation & Others dated 06/07/2016 regarding filling up of ponds, Howrah, West Bengal. Tribunal makes it clear that the interim order dt. 23.3.2015 passed by NGT restraining the Howrah Municipal Corporation, …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of one acre of land meant for a public park, Gurgaon, Haryana, 27/05/2016

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajiv Rattan Vs Haryana Urban Development Authority & Others dated 27/05/2016 regarding encroachment of one acre of land earmarked for a public park in Sector-31, Gurgaon, Haryana by Pama Educational & Welfare Society and . Ryan International School. Tribunal directs …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding garbage dumping in Deepor Beel, Kamrup District, Assam, 13/05/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Rohit Choudhury Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/05/2016 regarding dumping of municipal solid waste (MSW) on the Deepor Beel, Kamrup District, Assam. Tribunal notes that the affidavit filed by the State of Assam lacks …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of land belonging to Department of Forest and Wildlife, Neb Sarai, Delhi, 26/04/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pavit Singh Vs. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors dated 26/04/2016. This application has been filed by the applicant who is a resident of Chandan Colony, Saidullajab, IGNOU Road, New Delhi, a social activist as well as RTI …

Judiciary and the destruction of Chennai’s wetlands

This article investigates the impact of court verdicts on Chennai’s canals, tanks and related wetlands. It discusses three interlinked cases surrounding Buckingham Canal area and argues that the verdicts in these cases allowed the administration to destroy sophisticated water systems. It also argues that these waterbodies could have mitigated, if …

Order of the National Green Tribunal for the demarcation of ponds at villages Ladpur, Neb Sarai, Shahipur, Kanjhawal, Mangolpur Kalan, Delhi, 13/01/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Centre for Human Rights Vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 13/01/2016 with reference to the order dated 6th April, 2015 for the demarcation of ponds at villages Ladpur, Neb Sarai, Shahipur, Kanjhawal, Mangolpur Kalan, Delhi. …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of green area, Delhi, 17/12/2015

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajeev Suri Vs. Commissioner, SDMC & Ors. dated 17/12/2015 regarding encroachment of park/green area located in the main market of Defence Colony, New Delhi.

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal occupation of land, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 17/12/2015

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Kishore Samrite Vs. Union of India & Others dated 17/12/2015 regarding illegal occupation of land, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. Show cause notices have been issued and Municipal Council, Balaghat is proceeding in the matter as directed against …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding preservation of a green space, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 15/12/2015

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gole Park Nikat Niwasi Kalyan Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 15/12/2015 regarding maintenance, perseveration and protection of Gole Park, Sector 3, Rajender Nagar, Sahibabaad Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and seeks relief directing removal of the encroachment and restoration …

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