Environmental Law
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...
NGT Cannot Pass Directions Relying On Recommendations Of Expert Committee Without Giving Parties A Chance To Rebut It: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) being an adjudicatory body must comply with the principles of natural justice. It also held that if the NGT intends to rely on the report of an expert Committee or any other material that is brought to its knowledge, the concerned party must be informed of it in advance, and be given an opportunity for discussion...
Supreme Court Constitutes Expert Committee to Find a Solution for Unregulated Entry of Pilgrims into Core Areas of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday set up a high-level panel to examine the environmental issues arising as a result of a large number of pilgrims visiting the temples located inside the core area of Rajasthan’s Sariska Tiger Reserve and directed them to furnish a report within six weeks. The bench held: “The perusal of an affidavit by the deputy forest conservator...
Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [01 July- 07 July, 2023]
A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence.Nominal IndexArvind Kumar Agarwal & Ors v.The Chief Secretary To Govt Of Tamil Nadu & Ors.Gaurav Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.Sudhir Gupta v. DDA & Anr. [2023 LiveLaw (Del) 545]Neema Waldia v. State of Uttarakhand & othersOther UpdatesSupreme Court1.“Compensation Awarded For Damage...
Illegal Mining In Prayagraj: National Green Tribunal Directs UP PCB To Identify Violators, File Action Taken Report
The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed UP PCB to identify violators of environmental norms and file action taken reports against proponents carrying illegal mining activities in Prayagraj District.After considering the report indicating several violations with respect to mining and sand washing plants, the bench of Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Chairperson), Justice...
Solid Waste Management In Haryana’s Hisar: NGT Constitutes Committee, Calls For Factual Report
The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to prepare a factual report and report on actions taken regarding violations of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and NGT guidelines by the Municipal Corporation of Hisar.“The State PCB will be the nodal agency for coordination and logistic support. The report may include status of solid waste...
‘Discharge Of Pollution In Yamuna, Failure To Implement Directions Is Lack Of Governance’: National Green Tribunal
The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has observed, after perusing the status report submitted by the Delhi Government before it, that untreated and partially treated sewage and industrial waste are entering Delhi's Yamuna.While noting that the large-scale pollution is still unchecked, it said that the overall situation is "extremely disappointing."“Discharge of pollution in...
Centre Appoints Justice Sheo Kumar Singh As Acting Chairperson of National Green Tribunal
The Central Government has appointed Justice Sheo Kumar Singh-I, Judicial Member of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), to act as the Chairperson of the NGT until the date on which a new Chairperson is appointed.The Acting Chairperson is appointed in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the NGT Act, 2010 read with clause (a) of rule 7 of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service)...