National Green Tribunal
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NGT directs Gurgaon municipal corporation to take action against encroachment in Palam Vihar
India | Aug 08, 2021, 02:57 PM ISTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said it has already directed removal of concretisation within 1-metre radius of the trunk of trees so that their growth not obstructed.
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NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi
India | Aug 01, 2021, 12:51 PM ISTThe NGT has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to prevent violators from polluting Ghazipur Murga Mandi.
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NGT directs committee to file report on environmental violations by Wave City project
India | Jun 16, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTThe total project area of Uppal Chadha Hi Tech Developers Pvt Ltd (Wave Hi-Tech Township) is covered 4,494.31 acres in three phases.
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NGT raps Haryana for not taking meaningful action against restaurants, roadside eateries at Murthal
India | Jun 09, 2021, 07:27 PM ISTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the Chief Secy of Haryana to take suitable remedial measures, including action against the erring officers for such negligent behaviour.
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Industries cannot operate without prior environment clearance: NGT
India | Jun 07, 2021, 02:24 PM ISTIndustries cannot operate without prior environment clearance (EC), the National Green Tribunal has said while holding that the State has no power to exempt the requirement.
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NGT imposes over Rs 1.17 cr penalty on 21 stone crushers in AP for causing pollution
India | May 28, 2021, 01:12 PM ISTThe National Green Tribunal has slapped over Rs 1.17 crore penalty on 21 stone crushing and quarrying units for causing pollution and damage to the environment.
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NGT directs complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in cities with poor air quality
India | Dec 02, 2020, 03:00 PM ISTDuring Christmas, and New Year, green crackers can be used from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am only at places where air quality is 'moderate' or below, the NGT said.
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Delhiites burst firecrackers to celebrate Diwali despite ban
News | Nov 15, 2020, 08:40 AM ISTDelhiites celebrated 'festival of lights' Diwali on November 14. To celebrate the festival, locals burst firecrackers despite of the ban.
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Ludhiana firecracker market blooms after ban in Delhi-NCR
News | Nov 11, 2020, 06:40 PM ISTAfter National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed blanket ban on use and sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 30, firecracker markets in Ludhiana are witnessing surge in demand.
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NGT asks all staff to attend office from June 1
India | May 31, 2020, 07:50 PM ISTThe National Green Tribunal (NGT), here on Sunday, asked the staff members to "physically" attend the office from June 1.
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NGT raises concern over COVID-19 bio-medical waste disposal
India | Apr 22, 2020, 12:23 PM ISTA bench headed by Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, on Tuesday, raked up the issue of gaps in compliance of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 which are applicable to the disposal of the bio-medical waste generated out of handling a viral disease.
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NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries
India | Nov 19, 2019, 11:47 AM ISTThe environment compensation of Rs 280.01 crore was also assessed by the state pollution control board. "Compensation has been assessed only in the year 2019 without it being clear whether there is a chance of actual recovery of the same. There is no explanation for earlier inaction by the State of UP and the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)," the bench said.
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First meeting of committee formed by NGT on waste management to be held on Nov 19
India | Nov 14, 2019, 04:42 PM ISTThe committee comprises nominee of vice chairman, Niti Aayog, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Environment and Forests, chairman of Central Pollution Control Board and CEO of Government e-Marketplace Portal
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Use drones to curb burning of waste in Delhi: NGT
India | Nov 05, 2019, 07:13 PM ISTA bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel expressed concern over rise in waste burning incidents and noted that as against 5,000 sanitary inspectors, who are tasked to control burning in the city, only 50 are available.
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NGT directs HSPCB to revise time schedule for disposal of fly ash
India | Oct 25, 2019, 07:00 PM ISTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the timeline of 2021 could not be accepted keeping in mind the potential hazard of air pollution and its impact on public health.
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Mathura: NGT allows e-rickshaws on Govardhan Parikrama marg
India | Oct 01, 2019, 02:16 PM ISTThe residents have been allowed to use their vehicles after obtaining passes, said the Green bench on Monday, headed by Justice Raghuvendra S. Rathore, after it had allowed plying of e-rickshaws on the Parikrama marg, subject to a maximum four passengers with a fixed fare of Rs 100 per person, along with a display of their permit.
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National Green Tribunal introduces e-filing grievances
India | Sep 21, 2019, 08:40 PM ISTThe website will help users an easier access to the latest status of various court cases and court orders. It will also allow users to browse information concerning the NGT. The online filing became effective on September 18.
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Ganga cleaning: NGT junks Bihar government's plea seeking review of penalty imposed on it
India | Jul 22, 2019, 05:38 PM ISTThe National Green Tribunal has junked a plea to review its order imposing a fine of Rs 25 lakh on the Bihar government for inaction over continued damage to the river Ganga.
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NGT forms committee to assess damage due to sand mining in Kerala
India | Jul 22, 2019, 04:58 PM ISTTaking note of excessive sand mining in Alappad, a coastal village in Kerala, the National Green Tribunal has formed a committee to determine compensation to be recovered for damage to the environment by unsustainable illegal mining.
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Rs 10 crore penalty on 3 Gurgaon builders: NGT refuses to review order
India | Jul 16, 2019, 06:37 PM ISTThe National Green Tribunal on Tuesday refused to review its order imposing an interim penalty of Rs 10 crore on three builders in Gurgaon for violation of environmental norms and damaging the environment.