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NGT notice to Centre, JNU on “illegal” constructions in ridge

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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 […]

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NGT notice to Centre, UP on encroachments in lake

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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 […]

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NGT seeks persons involved in illegal mining along

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The National Green Tribunal has sought a detailed list of persons allegedly involved in illegal mining along Betwa River bank in Jalaun and Hamirpur districts of Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the district magistrates of both the districts to place the list of such persons by September 27. […]

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NGT notice to Centre, Delhi on Yamuna taxi project

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Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking its nod for commencement of boat transport service on a section of Yamuna, prompting the green panel to seek response from Centre and Delhi government on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Ministry of […]

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NGT bars preparatory work for MRF car rally in

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The National Green Tribunal has restrained Haryana government and the organisers from carrying out “preparatory” work for a four-day car rally on a 30-km forest track in the eco-sensitive Mangar Bani area on Gurgaon-Faridabad route. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Haryana government, its forest department, state pollution […]

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NGT refuses to quash green nod to Vizhinjam port

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The National Green Tribunal today refused to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, being developed by Adani Group in Thiruvananthapuram. A bench comprising NGT Chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar and Justice R S Rathore, however, constituted an expert committee of seven members to look into compliance of conditions of environmental and […]

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Close industrial units in residential areas: NGT

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Irked over the menace of unauthorised industrial units running in residential areas here, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre and Delhi Government to close all of them in an East Delhi locality with immediate effect. The green panel also ordered discom BSES and Delhi Jal Board to immediately cut electricity and water supply […]

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NGT refuses to review order against petha-makers

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Makers of the famous petha, a soft candy-like sweetmeat, in Agra have got a breather, with the National Green Tribunal refusing to review its order dismissing a plea seeking direction to them to stop using coal for its manufacture and not to dump the waste in sewage lines. “We do not see any mistake or […]

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NGT seeks info on stop-work order on Polavaram

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to inform it about the status of implementation of its stop work order at the Polavaram project. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the counsel for the Environment Ministry to submit a status report on the project and […]

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NGT showcause notice to UP govt over potable water

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The National Green Tribunal today issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and Jal Nigam to show cause why penalties be not imposed on them for their failure to provide clean drinking water in six western districts of the state. Noting that people were forced to drink polluted water due to state government’s inaction in […]

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NGT norms on appointments in PCB

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The National Green Tribunal today questioned state governments and Union Territories on top appointments in state pollution control boards and directed them to fill the vacancies with persons with requisite qualification within three months. The green panel, which also issued a slew of guidelines for appointments to the posts of Chairman and Member Secretary, said […]

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Noise pollution:NGT orders closure of Noida banquet hall

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Taking note of loud music played at weddings and functions, the National Green Tribunal has ordered the closure of a Noida banquet hall located adjacent to a hospital for causing noise pollution beyond permissible limits. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi directed immediate closure of Punjabi Club located in sector 29 Noida after […]

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