NGT Order

NGT forms committee to investigate pollution allegations against IFFCO

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NGT gives J&K govt four-week deadline for landslide rehabilitation plans

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the formation of a four-member committee to investigate allegations of pollution caused by Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Phulpur in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The committee will consist of representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Central Ground Water Authority, and the district … Read more

NGT orders removal of mobile signal tower in Karol Bagh green area

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NGT orders removal of mobile signal tower in Karol Bagh green area

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a directive to M/s Indus Tower Pvt Ltd to dismantle and remove the construction and civil works carried out for the installation of a mobile signal tower on a green area in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. The decision comes after the NGT addressed the complaint about the validity … Read more

NGT fines states 80k crores for neglecting sewage & garbage disposal

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NGT fines states 80k crores for neglecting sewage & garbage disposal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed significant fines totalling nearly INR 80 000 crore on states and union territories for failing to comply with sewage treatment and garbage disposal regulations, as well as violating court orders. The NGT observations reveal a significant gap in wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal practices across the country, … Read more

NGT directs investigation into illegal mining allegations in Rajasthan

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Environmental concerns over mining in Jammu & Kashmir raised by NGT applicant

In response to a petition filed on May 24, 2023, the National Green Court (NGT) ordered a committee to investigate allegations of illegal mining activities carried out by stone crusher Maa Durga in Chadwas village, located in the state from Rajasthan. The NGT committee, consisting of the Churu District Magistrate, members of the Rajasthan State … Read more

NGT imposes Rs 200 crore fine on Uttarakhand for environmental damage

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NGT imposes Rs 200 crore fine on Uttarakhand for environmental damage

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the state of Uttarakhand to pay environmental compensation of Rs 200 crore for the increasing pollution of sewage and solid waste in the state. NGT imposes fine on Uttarakhand The court imposed this fine for a difference of 60 MLD in the generation and treatment of wastewater and … Read more

Panchkula waste dumping in Jhuriwala violates green norms: NGT

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Panchkula waste dumping in Jhuriwala violates green norms: NGT

The National Green Court (NGT) expressed concern about the garbage that has been accumulating in Jhuriwala village and Sector 23 and the response of the Panchkula administration to relocate the garbage from Sector 23 and Jhuriwala dumping grounds as unsatisfactory. The NGT bench, consisting of Justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Sudhir Agarwal, noted that … Read more

Delhi’s parks causing air and water pollution, NGT investigates

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NGT gives J&K govt four-week deadline for landslide rehabilitation plans

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a Joint Committee to investigate an application that raised concerns about the environmental damage caused by 200 parks and green areas in Bijwasan Village and Bhartal, New Delhi. In December 2022, Vivek Manha, President of RWA, Bijwasan, New Delhi, applied via a letter of petition under sections 14 … Read more

NGT denies increase in vehicles on Manali-Rohtang route, citing environmental concerns

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NGT denies increase in vehicles on Manali-Rohtang route, citing environmental concerns

The National Green Court (NGT) has made an important decision by rejecting the Him Aanchal Taxi Union’s request to increase the number of vehicles allowed on the Manali-Rohtang route from 1,000 to 5,000 per day. The union claimed that more parking space was available and that there had been an increase in tourist activities, but … Read more

Rakh Bagh in Ludhiana became commercial space, NGT orders action

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Rakh Bagh in Ludhiana became commercial space, NGT orders action

The National Green Court (NGT) ordered the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to investigate and take action within two months against illegal trading, installation of a private statue and high travel fees by a private company at Rakh Bagh Ludhiana, following a petition filed by two city residents. The park was handed over to the private company … Read more

NGT: Action against Mathura’s brick kilns for flouting environmental norms

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mathura brick kilns violating environment norms

Kiln bricking is a widespread practice in Uttar Pradesh. In addition, the state is among the largest producers of bricks in India. While the kiln technology used in the state has improved over the years, the industry still faces significant environmental and social challenges. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently issued an order against brick … Read more

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