Environmental Law
NGT Directs Border Roads Organisation To Plant 10,000 Trees In Uttarakhand
The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Border Roads Organization (BRO) to plant 10,000 trees in Uttrakhand for trees felled for construction of road from Simli to Gwaldam.The Tribunal opined that compensatory tree plantation is required to be done by the BRO as against the number of trees which have fallen in the construction of the road and appropriate measures...
‘Bhumi, Gagan, Vau, Agni, Neer’, NGT Explains ‘Bhagwan’ In Illegal Encroachment Of Water Bodies Case
Observing that nobody has the right to create pollution endangering the life of others for commercial activities, the principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently explained the elements which constitutes the term ‘Bhagwan’ in a case concerning illegal encroachment of over 91 water bodies in Meerut district.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice S.K. Singh, Justice Arun...
Take Steps For Updating Status Of Conservation Of Tiger & Associated Species In Teral Arc Landscape: Uttarakhand High Court To State
Observing that the state should adopt suggestions for protection of Tigers, the Uttarakhand High Court has observed that the steps should be taken for updating the status of the Conservation of Tiger and Associated Species in the Terai Arc Landscape.The bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said, “ The State should take steps for updating the status of...
Justice Prakash Shrivastava Takes Oath As New Chairperson Of NGT
Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Prakash Shrivastava, took oath today as the new Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal in the presence of all the members of the principal and zonal benches.Highlighting the constitutional safeguards, Justice Shrivastava said that, “Right to healthy environment has been construed as a part of right to life under Article 21 of...
NGT Directs Uttarakhand Forest Department To Realise Punitive Cost For Illegal Tree Cutting In Nainital Forest Area
The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Forest Department of Uttarakhand to take action for realisation punitive cost of trees which are illegally felled in forest area adjacent to Nainital city belonging to forest area. “We direct the Forest Department to take action for realization of cost of the trees not according to the value but according to the parameters...
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 &...