Environment Law News NGT upst over delay in dengue, chikungunya report October 18, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The National Green Tribunal today took exception over non-submission of status report by the Delhi government on the steps taken by it to tackle diseases like dengue and chikungunya in the national capital. “It is very unfortunate and sad that in such a serious matter like this you have failed to file status report despite […] Read more » chikungunya report Court Delhi government dengue featured Law Legal News NGT
Environment Law News “Ban on hawkers will defeat idea of curbing pollution” October 14, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment Cycle rickshaw pullers and street vendors, who have been barred from plying on metalled roads in the national capital, have moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) challenging the ban imposed on them, saying any restriction on non-motorised modes will defeat the idea of reducing air pollution. NGOs Manushi Sangathan and Delhi Shramik Sangathan, representing hawkers […] Read more » Court Environment Law News featured idea of curbing pollution Law Legal News NGT
Environment Law News Top Law News NGT clarifies order on capital construction in AP October 10, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment There is no stay on construction activity for the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh, ‘Amaravathi’, on the banks of river Krishna, the National Green Tribunal has said. The green panel, however, made it clear that continuation of the project would be subject to final decision of the Tribunal and the orders already passed by it. […] Read more » capital construction in AP Court Environment Law News featured Law Legal News NGT
Environment Law News Constructions on Mahanadi river : NGT notice to Govt October 7, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment Amid the ongoing row between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing of Mahanadi water, an NGO today moved the National Green Tribunal seeking directions to immediately stop all construction activities on the river, prompting the green panel to seek response from the Centre and other parties on the matter. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim […] Read more » Constructions on Mahanadi river Court Environment Law News featured Law Legal News NGT notice to Govt
Environment Law News NGT directs Delhi govt to shut pickling units in city October 6, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment Noting that pickling units fall under prohibited list of industries as per Master Plan 2021, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to shut down such industries units located in the national capital with immediate effect. Pickling is a metal surface treatment used to remove impurities like stains, inorganic contaminants, rust or scales […] Read more » Court Delhi government Environment Law News featured Law Legal News NGT pickling units
Environment Law News NGT asks GDA to obtain EC for elevated road project October 5, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The National Green Tribunal has directed Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to obtain environmental clearance from the Uttar Pradesh environment authority for construction of a six-lane Hindon elevated road connecting NH-24. The green panel held that the road project was covered under Entry 8(b) of the Schedule to Environmental Clearance Regulations 2006 and it was mandatory […] Read more » elevated road project Environment Law News featured GDA Ghaziabad Development Authority National Green Tribunal NGT
Environment Law News NGT website hacked as “revenge” against surgical ops October 4, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The National Green Tribunal’s website today came under cyber attack with a group hacking it and posting profanities, claiming it was an act of “revenge” against Indian army’s surgical strikes across the Line of Control. “We are Unbeatable. You…kill innocent people in Kashmir and call your self defenders of your country. You…violate the ceasefire on […] Read more » Court featured Law Legal News National Green Tribunal NGT website hacked as "revenge" against surgical ops
Environment Law News Wo’nt enforce environ clauses in bldg bye-laws: DDA October 3, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The DDA would not implement the environment clearance clauses in the latest Unified Building Bye-laws for Delhi till the Union Environment Ministry approved them, the housing body has told the National Green Tribunal. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) informed a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar that though it has already notified the […] Read more » Court DDA Environment Law News featured Law Legal News Union Environment Ministry
Environment Law News “10 MLD waste released in Ganga daily in Mirzapur” September 30, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment Almost 10 million litres of untreated waste water is being directly pumped into Ganga every day only in Mirzapur from five big drains, the National Green Tribunal has been informed. “There are five big drains which are the main cause of pollution of river Ganga in Mirzapur. At present there is 28.8 MLD sewerage production […] Read more » 10 MLD waste released in Ganga daily Environment Law News featured Legal News Mirzapur
Environment Law News NGT notice to Goa govt on plea against beautification of beach September 29, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The National Green Tribunal, Pune, today issued notices to Goa government and others in response to a petition filed by a citizen challenging beautification of a beach in the port town of Vasco. The NGT, in its order, asked state Chief Secretary, Goa Coastal Zone management Authority (GCZMA), Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and Mormugao […] Read more » Court Environment Law News featured Goa Law Legal News NGT notice to Goa govt plea against beautification of beach
Environment Law News NGT notice to Centre, JNU on “illegal” constructions in ridge September 26, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment An NGO alleging unauthorised construction in the ecologically sensitive southern Ridge area by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre and the varsity on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Ministry of Environment and Forests, JNU, Delhi […] Read more » Court Environment Law News featured JNU on "illegal" constructions in ridge Law Legal News NGT Notice to Centre
Environment Law News NGT notice to Centre, UP on encroachments in lake September 15, 2016 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment Rampant dumping of waste and encroachments on Arthala Lake located close to Hindon River in Ghaziabad today came under the lens of the National Green Tribunal today which sought response from the Centre and UP government on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Ministry of Environment […] Read more » Court Environment Law News featured Legal News NGT Notice to Centre UP on encroachments in lake