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NGT notice to govt on habitation inside Rajaji National Park

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A plea highlighting human wildlife conflict and seeking rehabilitation of villagers living inside Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand today led the National Green Tribunal to seek responses from the Centre and the state government. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Uttarakhand government, […]

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Not just prevention, we want reversal of air pollution: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court today said it does not just want prevention of air pollution, but a reversal of its impact also, after it was told that pollutants once generated continue to affect the environment for years. “What about what has already come into the (environment) system every year? We don’t just want prevention, but […]

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NGT imposes interim nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

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The National Green Tribunal today imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated ‘manja’ for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar passed the order after noting that ‘manja’, string coated with glass and metal powder and used for […]

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Steel pickling units will be shut: Delhi govt to NGT

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The Delhi government today assured the National Green Tribunal that it will take action against steel pickling industries in Wazirpur which are operating without consent and not complying with mandatory pollution standards. The AAP government told a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar that appropriate legal action will be taken in collaboration with […]

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No land available for shifting tanneries: NGT told

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The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) today informed the National Green Tribunal that there is no land available in Banthar Leather Technology Park at Unnao for shifting tanneries located on the banks of river Ganga at Kanpur. UPSIDC told the green panel that 100 per cent of the land at Banthar was occupied […]

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NGT bars mechanical sand mining in AP, T’gana

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The National Green Tribunal has directed Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments to ensure that there is no mechanical sand mining on the riverbeds in the states. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar took note of photographs filed by an NGO and directed both the states to file affidavits of secretaries concerned on […]

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NGT asks Centre to clarify stand on ‘illegal’ distilleries

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre to clarify its stand on distilleries and sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh manufacturing, storing and transporting ethanol without obtaining permission from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar ordered the ministries of Environment and Petroleum, PESO and Central […]

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Place list of hazardous industries in East Delhi: NGT

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Industrial units operating in residential areas are one of the major contributors to air pollution in Delhi, the National Green Tribunal has said while directing Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submit complete list of hazardous units located in Vishwas Nagar area here. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi, which had earlier sought […]

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Frame incentive policy for scrapping vehicles: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal today rapped the Centre for delay in introduction of a new scrapping policy which will provide incentives for surrendering old polluting vehicles and asked it to expeditiously frame a scheme in this regard. The green panel said more than a year has passed since its directions on “scrapping policy” which includes […]

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Centre asked to frame incentive policy

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The National Green Tribunal today directed the Ministry of Heavy Industries to expeditiously frame policy with regard to scrapping of vehicles and publicise benefits associated with it for persons who opt for it. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said more than a year has passed since its directions in this regard […]

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SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

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In a stern action to curb air pollution during the ongoing wedding season, the Supreme Court today suspended the licences of all firecracker sellers in Delhi and National Capital Region with immediate effect till further orders, virtually banning their sale and purchase. “We in public interest direct the suspension of existing licences for possessing, stocking […]

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“Govt buildings to undergo environ audit”

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The National Green Tribunal today directed environment audit of all the government buildings, including offices and hospitals, in Delhi to control pollution so that public health is not adversely affected. The bench passed the directions while observing that “right to clean environment is a fundamental right and every citizen, wherever he goes, has a right […]

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