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The NGT had imposed a fine of Rs 25.22 crore each on the MCD and DJB over their alleged failure to prevent sewage discharge into stormwater drains which eventually contaminates Yamuna river.

Supreme Court asks government to frame policy to phase out heavy diesel vehicles

The Centre has six months to frame the policy to replace these vehicles with BSVI vehicles, saying not just residents of Delhi but all Indian citizens have right to clean air

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.

Dip in air quality: NGT directs state chief secretaries to take immediate remedial action

The green panel was hearing a matter where it had taken cognisance of the online air quality bulletins of the Central Pollution Control Board across different cities from October 20 to November 1.

Groundwater contamination in Dwarka: NGT asks DPCC to submit report

The National Green Tribunal instructed the DPCC to report on groundwater contamination in Dwarka's housing society rainwater harvesting systems and the remedial steps taken.

All tenders for Dibang hydropower project to be awarded by December: NHPC Ltd

Delayed for years over environmental and geological concerns, NHPC is finally all set to start work on the Dibang hydel project and commission the Subansiri and Parbati -II hydel projects by 2024. The three projects will augment India’s hydel power capacity by 5,680 MW (5.68 GW).

NGT orders measures for reducing air pollution in and around AIIMS

A bench of Chairperson Justice A K Goel accepted the report of the joint committee filed on July 1, and said the measures suggested had to be implemented in a time-bound manner.

Congress slams centre after NGT forms panel to revisit environmental nod to Nicobar project

The National Green Tribunal has constituted a high-powered committee to re-examine the environmental clearance granted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation for the multi-component mega project in the Great Nicobar Island.

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 slaps Rs 2 cr compensation on NHAI for flouting environmental norms

The tribunal was hearing a petition claiming the generation of dust because of the non-sprinkling of water at village Khampur and other stretches, and not following the principles of compensatory afforestation and non-compliance with the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy.

Conduct 'specific' study on Mussoorie, says NGT in view Joshimath disaster

The tribunal was hearing a matter where it had initiated suo motu proceedings in view of a media report that the recent Joshimath disaster was a warning for Mussoorie where unplanned constructions continued.

NGT extends stay on ministry of environment’s notification on construction projects

The notification also provided these local bodies with the power for according building permission and granting occupation or completion certificate with respect to industrial sheds, hospitals and educational institutions (including hostels) having built-up areas of more than 20,000 sq. metres to 1,50,000 sq. metres.

SC stays NGT order to phase out public transport vehicles below BS-IV in 6 months

A bench of Justices S K Kaul and Abhay S Oka issued notice to the parties in the case and sought their replies on the appeal filed by the West Bengal government.

Despite multiple NGT orders, Karnataka’s inaction against encroachments risks more floods

The state government has joined hands with the World Bank to seek a permanent solution to the flooding in Bengaluru.

Augment infrastructure for Amarnath Yatra at distance from riverbed: NGT

Along with augmenting infrastructure, the NGT said "activities and arrangements" be made "at a distance from the riverbed".

NGT orders CPCB to close tyre pyrolysis units violating environment norms

Pyrolysis is the method of recycling old tyres through thermochemical treatment under high temperature to produce industrial oil and other matters.

NGT directs J-K admin to pay Rs 35 crore compensation for discharge of sewage into Doodh Ganga, Mamath Kull

"There are serious lapses on the part of the administration in waste management and in failing to control illegal mining which has resulted in huge damage to the environment and public health," the NGT said

BJP responsible for Rs 900 crore fine slapped by NGT on Delhi govt: AAP

Addressing a press conference here, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak said the people of the national capital will have to pay the price for the ”inefficiency” of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which is run by the BJP.

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.

NGT directs Maharashtra govt to pay Rs 12K crore for improper waste management

A bench headed by chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel held that the compensation under Section 15 of the NGT Act was necessary to "remedy" the continuing damage to the environment caused due to the shortcomings in waste management.

Ansal Properties and Infrastructure fined Rs 100 crore for ‘violation of green norms'

Vice chairman Pranav Ansal says the builder has not received the CPCB letter; maintenance of colony handed over to the RWA almost 12 years ago

NGT imposes Rs 41.21 crore fine on Singareni Collieries Company Ltd in Telangana

A bench of justices K Ramakrishnan and expert member Dr Satyagopal Korlapati directed the mining department to calculate the penalty payable for the excess mining, in view of directions issued by the Supreme Court.

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.

NGT allows Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, forms 12 member panel to ensure no damage is caused to environment

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said it finds it difficult to hold that there was no application of mind in appraisal by the Union Environment Ministry for granting Forest Clearance to the project.

Ban on firecrackers: SC dismisses petition seeking repeal of NGT prohibition

The order issued in December 2020 directed a “total ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers” during the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital region (NCR) and all cities and towns, where ambient air quality or Air Quality Index (AQI) falls under 'poor' or worse category.