Former CJ Of Calcutta High Court Justice Prakash Shrivastava Appointed As Chairperson of National Green Tribunal

Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT).After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired in July, Justice Sheo Kumar Singh was appointed as the Acting Chairperson.Justice Srivastav Enrolled as Advocate on February 2, 1987. He Practised on Tax, Civil and Constitutional sides in the Supreme Court of India at New Delhi. He was...

NGT Directs Tamil Nadu PCB To Levy Compensation On Plastic Recycling Unit Operating Without Consent

The southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to levy compensation on plastic recycling units operating without consent.The bench of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Dr. Satyagopal Korlapati said, “we direct the TNPCB to levy the compensation for the period in which the unit was in operation without obtaining the Consent...

Mobile Towers In Public Parks Of Faridabad: NGT Seeks Factual Report, Stays Installation Till Further Order

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a two member committee to submit a factual and action taken report on mobile towers in public parks of Faridabad installed in violation of Punjab Road and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Rule and environmental norms.Observing that “a substantial issue of environment has been raised”, the bench...

Madras High Court Orders Centre To Relocate 495 Families From Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Says Paucity Of Funds Not An Excuse

Noting the need to protect the rich flora and fauna, the Madras High Court has directed the Central Government to take steps to relocate the 495 families, including 20 tribal families, residing in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The bench of Justice N Satish Kumar and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy refused to accept the contention that there was a paucity of funds and noted that when...

Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Response From State On Allegations Of Illegal Mining & Felling Of Trees In Dehradun

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed State authorities to file response to a plea filed against alleged illegal mining and felling of trees in Salan Gaon, Dehradun.The bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said, “We direct the respondent- authorities to file their counter-affidavit within two weeks. The counter-affidavit should specifically state as to what...

Uttarakhand's Pilgrim Sites: NGT Seeks Action Taken Report Against Violation Of Environmental Norms

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the authorities, including the District Magistrates of Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi, to submit the action taken report in compliance with the Tribunal's earlier directions issued for remedies to be taken against violations of environmental norms at Uttarakhand's pilgrimage sites.“The contention as raised by the learned...

Environmental Law Monthly Round-Up: July 2023

A Monthly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence.Nominal IndexIn Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors.Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station V. Ashwani Kumar Dubey Citation : 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 524Devidas Khatri v. Union of India & Ors.Dr. Sandeep Kumar Gupta v. State of Haryana & Ors.Nizamuddin West Association v. Union of India &...

NGT Forms Committee To Probe Allegations Of Illegal Mining Against Brij Bhushan Singh In UP’s Gonda, Seeks Action Taken Report Within Two Months

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a Joint Committee to verify the factual position and take appropriate remedial action with regard to allegations of illegal mining by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda District.“In view of the averments made in the application, we consider it appropriate that a Joint Committee be constituted to...

Give Directions To Forest Department To Frame Policy On Illegal Tree Felling, Adopt Modalities From Delhi Tree Protection Act: NGT To Punjab

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Punjab to issue instructuctions to Forest Department to frame policy on illegal tree felling in Punjab.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “we direct Chief Secretary, Punjab to issue a proper instruction to Forest Department to formulate the policy of...

Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail On Condition Of Planting 500 Trees, In Environment Protection Act Violation Case

The Patna High Court has granted anticipatory-arrest bail to a man, who was booked for violating Bihar Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 1972 and the Environment (Protection) Act, on the condition of planting 500 trees.The counsel appearing for the mines department submitted that if the petitioner is ready to plant 500 trees in the area specified by the District Mines Officer, Sheikhpura and...

What Restrictions Have Been Placed On Location Of Industries, Mining Operations In Doon Valley?: Uttarakhand High Court Asks State To File Reply

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to file “a better affidavit” bringing on record, all the documents, and the policies claimed to have been formulated from time to time after the issuance of the 1989 Notification by the Ministry of Environment and Forest.“The affidavit should specifically state as to what are the restrictions placed in the policy with regard to the...

NGT Forms Joint Committee To Prepare Model On Reusing Water At Delhi Metro, Directs To File Action Taken Report

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a four-member joint committee to prepare a methodology on reusing water at Delhi Metro by DMRC.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “We are of the view that proper methodology should be developed by the authorities concerned/DMRC to utilize the...