National Green Tribunal

'Doing reverse of justice': Supreme Court sets aside Rs 18 cr compensation imposed by NGT on firm

“As we have noticed above, this is a classic case where in the quest for doing justice, NGT has ended up doing just the reverse,” the Supreme Court noted.

Illegal sand mining serious, needs to be curbed: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a 2018 PIL filed by one M Alagarsamy seeking a CBI probe into illegal sand mining in rivers and beaches in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

NGT demands clarifications from key authorities on cancer-causing chemicals in cars

This action follows the tribunal's suo motu consideration of a media report about the presence of two flame retardant chemicals in cars—TDCIPP and TCEP—that are known to be carcinogenic.

NGT asks 53 cities to submit complete report on polluting sources, steps taken to reduce pollution

On December 5, the tribunal, after considering the reports submitted by various states, said they did not fully utilise the funds received under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the 15th Finance Commission.

Delhi govt close to finalising policy for release of impounded overage vehicles

The government may also provide a window of six to 12 months to people for getting a no-objection certificate from the department to shift their vehicles outside Delhi if they do not want those to get scrapped.

NGT imposes cost of Rs 25,000 on environment ministry, slams CPCB for diverting funds

The tribunal noted the reply, which stated that the CPCB was funding the urban local bodies of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the construction or repair of roads and for mechanical road sweepers under Environment Protection Charge funds.

River Alaknanada pollution: NGT issues notice to Jal Shakti ministryNew'

The National Green Tribunal has served notice to the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for not complying with its previous order regarding the pollution of the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand.

NGT levies Rs 100 crore environmental compensation on Kochi Municipal Corporation

The NGT was hearing a matter in which it had initiated suo-motu (on its own) proceedings on the basis of a media report on an environmental emergency caused due to a fire at a dump site in Kochi.

NGT directs builder to pay Rs 15 crore compensation for illegal construction

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said it was established while EC was granted for ground plus 18 floors, the builder had constructed ground plus 19 floors in five towers.

NGT directs UP govt to pay Rs 120 crore as environmental compensation

It also directed the constitution of a six-member joint committee for planning and execution of remedial measures to meet the norms, preferably within six months, failing which further compensation could be levied.

SC stays Meghalaya HC order to dismantle coke plants

However, a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and J B Pardiwala asked the petitioner companies to approach the high court and implead themselves in the matter.

NGT directs study to reduce menace of micro plastic in environment

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said violation of environmental norms in the handling of plastics is resulting in serious adverse health effects on human beings.

India’s coal transition likely to be a “messy and complicated exercise”

A latest study has said that 123 coal mines have closed in India since 2008 but there is little evidence of measures taken to ensure proper environment remediation and land rehabilitation of those land parcels.

NGT rejects Goa govt's plea seeking extension of time for finalizing CZMP

If CZMP is not completed even up to December 31, 2021, the concerned Secretary of Goa will not be entitled to salary from January 1, 2022 till the default continues, the NGT warned.

NGT has suo motu powers to act on environmental issues, says Supreme Court

The green panel can initiatee proceedings on the basis of letters, representations and media reports, the country’s top court has said

NGT umbrella authority to ensure departments work in tandem for environment protection: SC

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said the NGT cannot take over the job of the concerned authority under the respective enactments but it can force them to work in a manner which is required by the law.

Violation of environmental & forest laws not dispute between two parties, affects common public: SC

The bench, also comprising justices Hrishikesh Roy and C T Ravikumar, said the NGT is a forum created for special cause and litigation relating to environment.

NGT directs DM to remove encroachment on green belt area in Ghaziabad

Pending assessment of final compensation, a token amount of Rs. 10 lakh be deposited as interim compensation for the violations within one month, failing which coercive measures for recovery may be taken, the NGT said.

SC agrees to hear plea against NGT order on use of plastic for packaging; terms it serious matter

The plea said report submitted by the expert committee in August 2019 had accepted that excessive use of plastic especially in packaging of non-essential products is a matter of concern.

Clean environment basic right of citizens, plea of non-availability of funds cannot be excuse: NGT

The tribunal said the progress is not adequate in terms of the timelines laid down under the Solid Waste Management Rules and the damage to the environment is continuing, which is a criminal offence.

Vedanta's mining plant in Goa can't operate sans environment clearance: NGT

The tribunal said the plant has recommenced in the year 2019, such recommencement is required to be after the grant of EC even if the plant was initially started prior to the year 2006.

Conduct of functions must not disturb citizens right to clean environment: NGT

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said apart from the licensing provisions for fire safety, building safety, etc, the regulatory bodies must enforce the environmental norms to ensure that water and air pollution is prevented and the environment is not degraded.

NGT directs MoEF to take urgent measures to revamp monitoring mechanism of environmental norms