The Uttrakhand Government through its Chief Secretary has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that a ring-fenced amount of Rs 200 crores for urban solid and sewage management be set apart for the purpose of a solid as well as liquid waste management in the state. “Ring-fenced amount of atleast Rs 200 crores be […]
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NGT constitutes panel to check illegal manufacturing of acid in Old Delhi
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) constituted a committee after receiving a complaint claiming illegal industrial activities manufacturing acid were being carried out by certain miscreants in areas like Gali Kuan Wali, Lal Darwaza, Sirki Walan in the national capital. The complainant Mohd Shahid, a local resident stated in his complaint […]
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NGT directs authorities to shut down illegal establishments in Rajaji National Park
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the concerned authorities of Uttrakhand state to shut down illegal establishments in the Chilla Range of Rajaji National Park. NGT said all commercial activity in the forest in violation of the judgement of the Supreme Court is to be stopped. Responsibility for implementing […]
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NGT slaps penalty of Rs 3,000 cr on Rajasthan for violation of environmental norms
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed environmental compensation of Rs 3,000 crores on the state of Rajasthan for allegedly not managing solid as well as liquid waste causing harm to the environment. The award of the above compensation has become necessary under Section 15 of the NGT Act to remedy […]
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UP: NGT warns Ghaziabad authorities over precarious condition of ground water
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has warned concerned authorities while hearing a complaint stating that condition of ground water in District Ghaziabad is very precarious and said this is a fit matter where stern action must be taken against them. The bench headed by Justice Sudhir Aggarwal on Thursday noted that nor an action taken report […]
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NGT clears path for Rajasthan govt’s mining projects in Chhattisgarh
The Central zone bench of the National Green Tribunal, Bhopal has cleared the path for the Rajasthan government’s mining projects in Chhattisgarh after it dismissed the application against the environment clearances owing to the lack of substance. The bench dismissed the application filed by Deepanshu Sahu and Karuna against the […]
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NGT constitutes 5-member committee to prevent discharge of effluents in Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) constituted a five-member expert Committee for preventing further discharge of chromium or other effluents at Jajmau or other such places in Ganga. The NGT said, “We find it necessary to constitute a five-member expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh with nominees of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Central […]
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NGT directs NMCG to monitor progress of implementation of action plan of Namami Gange project
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to monitor the progress of implementation of the action plan in accordance with Namami Gange project. Tribunal direction came on Monday while hearing an application against the pollution of rivers Varuna and Assi in […]