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Revive water bodies in Dwarka before rains: NGT to Delhi govt

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The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to revive water bodies in Dwarka sub-city here before the onset of monsoon after a plea alleged that they were in a dilapidated condition. A bench headed by Justice Sonam Phintso Wangdi ordered the Arvind Kejriwal government, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Development Authority and other agencies […]

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NGT moved for revival of water bodies in Dwarka

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Days after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed Delhi government to clean and restore all natural water bodies in the city, an environment activist has moved the green panel seeking its intervention to revive water bodies in the Dwarka sub-city here. The activist has sought directions for cleaning and reviving 33 water bodies, identified by the […]

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NGT allows registration of vehicles for maintenance of sewer

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to register two new diesel vehicles, conforming to BS-IV norms, for maintenance of sewer system. A bench, headed by Justice Sonam Phintso Wangdi, granted the relief on similar terms and conditions which were imposed by the NGT in its May 31 order in which it […]

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NGT asks a Ggn pvt school to remove encroachment

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Gurgaon-based Ryan International School and Pama Educational and Welfare Society to immediately remove all encroachments from a plot and asked Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to develop it as a public park. The tribunal asked HUDA to demarcate and take possession of the land exceeding one-and-a-half acre from […]

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NGT allows registration of diesel vehicles for waste disposal

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to register two new diesel vehicles which are conforming to BS-IV norms and would be used for garbage disposal and handling of municipal waste generated in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area. A bench, headed by Justice Jawad Rahim, granted the relief on similar terms […]

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Kerala HC absolute stay on NGTB order

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Kerala High Court today stayed a National Green Tribunal Circuit bench order banning light and heavy diesel vehicles, which are more than 10 years old, in six major cities Kerala, as well as registration of any diesel vehicle in the capacity of 2000 CC. Issuing the stay order, Justice P B Suresh Kumar said the […]

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Ban on farming along Yamuna to continue

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The National Green Tribunal has refused to entertain a farmers’ body plea seeking modification of its earlier order prohibiting cultivation of edible crops and vegetables on the floodplains of Yamuna here. The green panel said that Yamuna’s water was “highly” polluted as it contained “acidic, heavy metals and other high pollutants” which were very injurious […]

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Clean natural water bodies in 3 weeks: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to clean and restore all the natural water bodies here within three weeks after a plea expressed concern over alarming depletion of the water table in the national capital. The green panel also directed the city government and agencies concerned to ensure that these water bodies […]

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No construction inside Surajpur wetlands, NGT

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The National Green Tribunal has restrained Uttar Pradesh government from carrying out any construction inside Surajpur wetlands in Greater Noida after a plea claimed construction of permanent structures inside the eco-sensitive area. A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and has a distinct ecosystem. A bench headed by […]

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‘Rohtang: Redesign Gulaba barrier within a week’

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The National Green Tribunal has directed Himachal Pradesh government to redesign the barrier at Gulaba near Manali within a week and install requisite equipments to ensure proper management of the tourists. The green panel has also ordered the state government to properly manage mobile toilets units at Gulaba and other places besides effective waste disposal […]

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Metro rail projects need environmental nod: NGT

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The National Green Tribunal today held that all metro rail projects need environmental clearance after conducting proper Environment Impact Assessment. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said Noida Metro Rail, whose construction was challenged in the plea before it, fell under Schedule 8(b) of Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006, relating to buildings, […]

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NGT junks AOL’s plea for acceptance of fine as bank guarantee

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The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday junked the Art of Living’s (AOL) plea seeking its nod to accept the environment compensation, slapped for damaging Yamuna’s biodiversity, as bank guarantee instead of “payment of balance amount” of Rs 4.75 crore. The green panel also slapped a fine of Rs 5,000 on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s AOL for filing […]

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