National Green Tribunal (ngt)

Ozone levels breaching limits in Delhi: NGT issues notice to Centre over CPCB's recommendations

The green body earlier directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other agencies to submit relevant material explaining why ozone levels in these areas exceeded permissible limits. It had also sought "targeted approaches" that could be adopted for these areas.

CPCB report to NGT shows 80% environmental funds remain unutilised

The CPCB receives compensation broadly under two heads – environment protection charge (EPC) and environmental compensation (EC).

NGT issues notice to Centre on plea seeking declaration of Corbett park as 'Eco-Sensitive Zone'

The green panel was hearing a plea underlining that such a declaration is vital for protecting and conserving the ecology, wildlife, biological diversity, and the flora and fauna of the national park.

NGT imposes Rs 25,000 fine on Jharkhand for not submitting Ganga pollution report

The NGT has taken up the matter of abatement of pollution in the Ganga and its tributaries across the country.

NGT seeks response from Centre, Delhi govt on 2023 floods

Delhi battled one of its worst flood-like situations in several pockets last year because of heavy rain, with more than 25,000 people being evacuated from the inundated areas.

'Violations' of norms at Kejriwal's residence: NGT imposes costs for non-submission of reports

The NGT also directed the Delhi government and its public works department (PWD) to pay a cost of Rs 10,000 each for not submitting their reports according to the tribunal's earlier directions.

NGT gives govt panel 4 more weeks to furnish report on alleged violation of green norms at Kejriwal's residence

A joint committee comprising the chief secretary, principal secretary (Environment & Forest) of the Delhi government, a nominee of the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC), and the district magistrate of north Delhi was constituted to go into the matter pursuant to the tribunal's order dated May 9

Cleaning of Yamuna 'far from satisfactory,' says NGT

The NGT also observed that the reports filed by agencies, including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Delhi government and others, were deficient on various issues, including not providing the details of the drains being discharged in the river, monitoring the functioning of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) and restoration of the river's floodplains and wetlands.

Yamuna pollution in Mathura-Vrindavan: NGT seeks action-taken report from UP chief secretary

The tribunal was hearing a petition, which claims that there are 36 drains in Mathura-Vrindavan, of which six are untapped, and those are discharging sewage into the Yamuna, rendering the water quality of the river "unfit to sustain any life".

NGT sets aside order granting authorisation to biomedical waste treatment unit in UP

A bench comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted the submission of the petitioner's counsel, who said the Consolidated Consent and Authorisation (CCA) was not provided to the unit by the competent Chief Environmental Officer (CEO) concerned.

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force October 1

The new changes include strict restrictions on the plying of overaged vehicles and a complete ban on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants and hotels when the air quality index (AQI) breaches the 200 mark.