Illegal Mining In Yamuna: NGT Directs Haryana PCB To Take Disciplinary Action Against Regional Officer For Negligence, Indirectly Permitting Illegal Mining

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to take disciplinary action against the concerned Regional Officer for negligence in performing his duties and indirectly permitting illegal mining, causing a loss to the state exchequer.The bench of Acting Chairperson Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A....

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [15 July- 21 July, 2023]

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence.Nominal Index1.In Re: News Item published in Newspaper The Hindu, dated 26.06.2023 titled “One dead, 35 injured after ammonia leak in Bihar dairy”2.Syed Riyaz v. Union Territory of J&K & Ors3.Bhoma Ram Mali &Ors. V. State of Rajasthan&Ors.4.D. K. Puri v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors5.Wildlife Society...

Use Of Loudspeakers In Festivals: NGT Directs Raipur’s Collector To Explain Non-Compliance With Tribunal's Order To Control Noise, Air Pollution

The central zone of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the District Collector of Raipur, Chhattisgarh to explain why in pursuance of its order, action taken report with respect to directions issued to control noise and air pollution during festivities has not been filed.The bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Dr. Afroz Ahmad said, “This conduct and attitude shown by District...

NGT Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Odisha’s Deomali Eco-Tourism Complex Construction

The eastern zone bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to centre and Odisha government on application challenging construction of Deomali Eco-Tourism Complex without Environmental Clearance in Odisha.Wildlife Society of Odisha through Advocated Sankar Prasad Pani has filed an application challenging the ongoing large scale permanent construction work of Deomali...

Consider Replacement Of 15 Years Old Diesel Generators: NGT To Delhi Pollution Control Committee

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to consider the replacement of 15-year-old Diesel Generator (DG) Sets in order to control the level of noise pollution in the city.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel, said “we direct the DPCC to periodically monitor the parameters of...

NGT Imposes Rs.65 Lakh Cost On Pokaran Municipal Board For Discharging Untreated Sewage Into Jaisalmer Farmer’s Land

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an environmental compensation of Rs. 65,75,000 on the Municipal Board, Pokaran for discharging untreated sewage, which damaged agricultural land of farmers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district.The bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Dr. Afroz Ahmad said, “the law is well settled that no discharge of untreated sewage is permissible in any stream...

NGT Directs State PCB To Take Action Against Brick Kilns Operating Without Consent Order In J&K’s Budgam

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed State PCB to take action against Brick Kilns operating without the consent order in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh and Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “State PCB is directed to take action in accordance with rules and ensure that brick kilns must be brought within the ambit of...

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [08 July- 14 July, 2023]

A weekly 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) 524]Nizamuddin West Association v. Union of India & Ors.Dr. Sandeep Kumar Gupta v. State of Haryana & Ors.Devidas Khatri v. Union of India & Ors.In...

Bihar Gas Leak Tragedy: NGT Forms Committee To Submit Report Regarding Allegations And Determine Compensation

The Eastern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a three-member committee to submit a report regarding the allegations of a leakage of an ammonia gas cylinder at a dairy in Bihar’s Hajipur on June 25.A suo moto cognisance was taken by the Tribunal regarding the incident in which reportedly one labourer had died, and 35 people have been injured.While issuing notice,...

NGT Imposes Rs.1 Crore Compensation On Bhopal Municipal Corporation For Illegal Construction On Bhopal Lake, Orders Demolition Within 1 Month

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a Rs.1 crore compensation on the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) for undertaking illegal construction allegedly carried out for floating restaurants in a prohibited area of Bhoj Wetland, also known as Bhopal Lake.Directing BMC to refrain from proceeding with any further permanent construction on the site, the Tribunal has ordered the demolition...

Delhi High Court's 'Green Judge' Justice Najmi Waziri Retires Today: 'May Each Tree Extend Your Life', Say Lawyers

The Delhi High Court judge Justice Najmi Waziri, known for his contributions to the environment, particularly his orders directing planting of trees in the national capital, retires from service today.“I am a rich person today, I am very rich,” said Justice Waziri as various lawyers appeared in his courtroom, appreciating and thanking him for his valuable and significant efforts on the...

Global Warming: National Green Tribunal Forms Committee To Frame Policy, Measures To Protect Submerging Islands

In a suo moto cognizance case, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a four-member committee to frame policies and measures to protect submerging islands due to the rise of sea level and global warming.The principal bench noted that due to the dangers of sea level rise and the submergence of low-lying lands such as islands, “it is imperative to protect these islands as people...