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NGT raps Delhi government over report on rain water harvesting

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The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi government for not filing a status report on whether government buildings, bridges and flyovers have installed rainwater harvesting systems and if these are functional. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar granted last opportunity to the city government to submit the report and warned of […]

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Explain reasons for not sealing illegal borewells: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to file an explanation for not sealing illegal borewells in Ghaziabad and Hapur districts which were installed without the consent of authorities. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim rapped the CGWA and the SDM concerned for not […]

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NGT annoyed over delay in waste-to-energy plant at Srinagar

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The delay in commissioning of Jammu and Kashmir’s first waste-to-energy plant in Srinagar has miffed the National Green Tribunal which has warned the state government of slapping an exemplary cost for taking “unjustifiable” adjournments in the matter. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said the plant at Achan was of great public […]

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Millennium Bus Depot: NGT raps Delhi govt for delay in report

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The National Green Tribunal has slammed the Delhi government over its failure to file a compliance report with regard to the Supreme Court order on changing the land use of Millennium Bus Depot site on Yamuna flood plains. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar granted the final chance to the city government, […]

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NGT refuses to lift ban on 10-yr-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

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The National Green Tribunal today dismissed the Centre’s plea seeking modification of its order banning ten-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. The Tribunal noted that emissions from diesel vehicles is carcinogenic in nature and one diesel vehicle causes pollution equivalent to 24 petrol vehicles or otherwise 40 CNG vehicles. A bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar […]

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Ensure there is no indiscriminate dumping of waste

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to check indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the national capital as it adversely impacts public health and the environment. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the counsel appearing for the AAP government to take clear instructions whether the landfill sites were working […]

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NGT raps AAP govt for killing people under hill of garbage

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The National Green Tribunal today issued show cause notices to the Delhi government, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) and others over the Ghazipur landfill collapse in which two persons were killed. A bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar rapped the AAP government and civic bodies for not discharging their statutory obligations. “Why did you […]

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Submit action plans on Yamuna cleaning before September 4: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal has directed some northern states to submit an action plan on rejuvenation and restoration of the stretch of river Yamuna falling beyond the national capital. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to file a complete report in this regard. “We […]

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‘Cellular operators need permission for using generator’

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Cellular service providers need to take consent from the state pollution control boards for installing and operating generator sets, the National Green Tribunal has ruled. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar declined to quash the order dated March 31, 2009 passed by the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB). “While we decline […]

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Remove debris on Yamuna floodplains in 3 weeks: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi and UP governments to remove the debris lying on the floodplains of Yamuna, noting that indiscriminate dumping of waste is a direct source of pollution of the river. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said the Department of Irrigation of Delhi and UP would […]

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Delhi ridge: NGT directs AAP govt to pay Rs 2L fine

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The National Green Tribunal today refused to modify its order imposing a cost of Rs two lakh on the Delhi government for “inordinate delay” in demarcation of forest land in the southern ridge area. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim directed the AAP government to immediately comply with its July 20 order and deposit […]

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‘Maintain greenery along roads in Ghaziabad’

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) to expedite the work of maintaining roads and pavements with sufficient green cover. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim passed the order after noting the submission of the municipal commissioner who said a sum of Rs 2.77 crore has been sanctioned and allocated […]

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