Air Pollution Control

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 …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding removal of cap on the number of three wheeler permits issued in Delhi, 26/08/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/08/2019 regarding the removal of cap on the number of three wheeler permits issued in Delhi. The transport department of Delhi has been directed to submit documents to support …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding DPCC approval for setting up of HCNG station at Rajghat Depot, Delhi, 23/08/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/08/2019 regarding Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) approval for setting up of demonstration unit of 4 TPD HCNG at DTC Rajghat Depot 1. The matter was adjourned to enable Manoj Mishra …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of alternative fuel, Tamil Nadu, 19/08/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shri L. G. Sahadevan, Chennai Vs Union of India & Others dated 19/08/2019 regarding use of alternative fuel in the state of Tamil Nadu. Action plan submitted through the Joint Transport Commissioner (Road and Safety), Tamil Nadu states that "under …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution at Railway Station, Khori, District Rewari, Haryana, 14/08/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jail Lal Vs State of Haryana dated 14/08/2019 regarding work of loading and unloading of highly inflammable material such as clinker, gypsum, cement at Railway Station, Khori, District Rewari, Haryana. This has affected the ecology of the area around the …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding increase in the number of buses and services in Delhi, 05/08/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/08/2019 regarding improvement in bus numbers and services in Delhi. Affidavit filed by the Deputy Commissioner at Transport Department, Delhi states that tenders have been floated for 1000 low …

Order of the Supreme Court regarding environmental norms of NOx for coal based thermal power plants, 05/08/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/08/2019 regarding environmental norms of NOx for coal based thermal power plants (TPPs). A meeting was held on May 17, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Ritesth Kumar Singh, Joint …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding registration of new taxis in Delhi, 02/08/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/08/2019 regarding registration of new taxis in Delhi, only if the vehicles operate on dual fuel or petrol or CNG. The Apex Court makes it clear, that it's order …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution caused by the brick kilns, Haryana, 30/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dinesh Chahal & Others Vs Union of India & Others regarding pollution caused by the brick kilns in the State of Haryana dated 30/07/2019. The Director, Food, Civil supplies and Consumers Affairs allowed the brick kilns to be operated in …

British Gas and SSE to purge petrol and diesel from fleets by 2030

Two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers are accelerating the drive towards greener vehicles by pledging to replace their existing fleet of vans with all-electric models by 2030. British Gas owner Centrica and SSE have committed to switch to electric cars and vans a decade ahead of the government’s ban on …

China starts implementing tougher vehicle emission standards

Several provincial-level regions on Monday started implementing the "China VI" vehicle emission standards ahead of schedule to ramp up efforts against a major source of air pollution. Sales and registrations of new vehicles in regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Hebei Province and Guangdong Province now have to comply with what …

Tackling coal-driven air pollution in China and India: lessons learned for Indonesia

As the three most populous countries in Asia, China, India and Indonesia share a lot in common when it comes to projected significant economic growth, and along with it, an increase in the power capacity driven by booming demand. This energy demand is met to a large degree by fossil …

Ways to stay safe from indoor air pollution

Do ensure to vacuum your beautiful couches and curtains regularly. Use wet mops as it helps reducing the fine dust. - Studies suggest incense sticks and scented candles release chemicals that can cause skin allergies and even heighten risk of respiratory illness. Avoid them. - Carpets can capture a lot …

Hero, Bajaj, TVS say e-mobility transition could undermine Make in India

Say 100% transition uncalled for; caution Make in India could be undermined. Makers of two- and three-wheelers, including Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, on Monday lashed out at the government over the proposed timelines for the rollout of electric vehicles and the near-total ban on internal combustion engines (ICE). They …

Ambient air quality and indexing with reference to suspended particulate matter and gaseous pollutants around a cement plant in OCL India Limited, Rajgangpur, Odisha, India

Cement industry is a potential anthropogenic source of air pollution. Emissions from cement plants are one of the major sources of global warming. The dusts produced were very hazardous, which affect the surrounding environment. The present study was undertaken to analyse the air quality around a cement plant (OCL India …

Delhi government sets plantation target to fight air pollution

With the national capital reeling under the wrath of polluted air, Delhi government on Wednesday set out a plantation target for the year 2019-20. To tackle the issue, Delhi environment and forest minister Imran Hussain convened a meeting with various greening agencies. While expressing concerns over low plantation done by …

‘Healthier air quality in pedestrianised zone in Karol Bagh’

New Delhi: A localised study conducted on a car-free stretch of Ajmal Khan Road in the bustling Karol Bagh market has shown a considerable improvement in air quality. Executive director of research and advocacy at Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Anumita Roychowdhury, who conducted the study, said she compared …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding registration of BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles, 30/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs Union of India & Others dated 30/05/2019 regarding registration of BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles. NGT dismissed the applications quoting its order of 27/07/2018, which said "It has not been brought to our notice that in any order …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding renovation of a three storeyed guest house in Radha Kund, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 29/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Giriraj Parikrama Sanrakshan Sansthan & Others Vs Department of Environment & Forests & Others dated 29/05/2019 regarding renovation of an old three storeyed guest house in Radha Kund, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. On renovation, this guest house would facilitate the stay …

Order of the Supreme Court regarding diesel buses of more than 10 years old plying in NCT Delhi, 10/05/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sarvodaya Public School & Other Vs The Transport Commissioner & Other dated 10/05/2019 regarding diesel buses of more than 10 years old plying in NCT Delhi. The NGT in its order dated July 27, 2018 had given permission for …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms in the course of construction of the Indira Sagar Polavaram Multipurpose Project, Andhra Pradesh, …

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Pentapati Pulla Rao Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/05/2019 regarding violation of environmental norms in the course of construction of the Indira Sagar Polavaram Multipurpose Project in Andhra Pradesh. A four member Committee comprising representatives of the …

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