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NGT notice to authorities over traffic chaos near Kaushambi

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The National Green Tribunal has lambasted civic bodies in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the worsening ambient air quality and high noise levels near the Kaushambi bus terminus on the Delhi border. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, after perusing an inspection report, issued notice to public authorities to show cause why […]

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Odd-even has no impact on pollution: CPCB tells NGT

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There is no data to suggest that the odd-even scheme has led to a decline in vehicular pollution in thenational capital, CPCB said on Thursday. On being informed about this by the apex pollution monitoring body, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked the Delhi government, which is implementing the second phase of the car-rationing scheme, […]

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Bombay HC wants study on Godavari pollution implemeted

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The Bombay High Court today asked Nashik Divisional Commissioner to take a decision on the recommendations of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on pollution of river Godavari caused by the ‘Shahi Snnan’ (holy bath) events during Kumbh Mela last year. The high court had appointed NEERI to form a committee to study the pollution […]

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2nd Odd-even: NGT asks CPCB to monitor pollution

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National Green Tribunal today asked the Central Pollution Control Board to independently monitor and record the data of ambient air quality in Delhi during the ongoing second phase of the odd-even scheme. A bench, headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar, also asked CPCB to record and analyse the data of before and after the fortnight-long […]

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UP Coca Cola’s plant: NGT appoints commissioner

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The National Green Tribunal has appointed a local commissioner to inspect the premises of beverages major Coca Cola’s Hapur plant in Uttar Pradesh and probe whether it was discharging effluents into a nearby pond. The green panel directed Coca Cola to pay Rs.20,000 as fees to the Court Commissioner and asked him to video-graph and […]

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Make list of builders causing dust pollution in NCR : NGT

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Cracking the whip on builders carrying out construction in areas over 2,000 square feet and flouting environmental norms, the National Green Tribunal has directed civic bodies and public authorities in Delhi-NCR to submit a list of such offenders. The green panel has directed the municipal corporations of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana government to file […]

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NGT favours least polluting crackers

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With a view to reduce air pollution caused by fire-crackers, the National Green Tribunal has directed the government to regulate their chemical composition and bring them within the stipulated Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) standards. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi directed Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), responsible for regulation of explosives, to […]

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Advertise air pollution on lines of odd even-scheme : NGT

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The National Green Tribunal today asked Delhi government and other authorities to create awareness about air pollution caused by vehicular emissions and burning of municipal solid waste and issue advertisements on the lines of the odd-even scheme. The green panel said the city government should keep a tab on ambient air quality (AAQ) standards in the […]

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Bawana power purchase dispute: NGT directs DERC to fix rates

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Miffed over a dispute between parties for purchase of power from the Bawana waste-to-energy plant here, the National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to fix the rates at which electricity is to be purchased by discoms. The tribunal expressed concern over the fact that there was only one functional waste-to-energy plant at […]

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NGT seeks govt reply on plea against 13 cement firms

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The National Green Tribunal today took exception over the Centre’s delay in filing reply on a plea alleging that cement companies were violating its orders on overloading of trucks and causing air pollution. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar which had issued notice to the Centre and 13 cement companies, made it […]

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Don’t surrender the amount allotted for Yamuna: NGT to DJB

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The National Green Tribunal today directed Delhi Jal Board (DJB) not to surrender the amount allocated to it in the last fiscal for rejuvenation of Yamuna to the Delhi government. The green panel also made it clear that DJB would spend these funds for restoration during the year and the implementation of its ‘Maili se […]

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No permission for AOL event: Water Resources Ministry to NGT

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Faced with tough questions from National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Water Resources ministry today told the panel it has not granted permission for ‘World Cultural Festival’ being organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living foundation from March 11 while another ministry said no clearance was required for temporary structures. Responding to questions from […]

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