NGT Takes Cognizance of GRAP-III & IV Violation Over Illegal Construction; Directs CAQM To Act Within 10 Days

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has taken cognizance of an environmental violation involving large-scale demolition and construction activities carried out in violation of GRAP-III and GRAP-IV restrictions.

In Original Application No. 663/2025 (Shubham Verma vs. Central Pollution Control Board & Ors.), the Applicant alleged that Respondent No. 4 continued extensive construction activities involving demolition and construction of approximately 80 washrooms inside its office campus, despite the ban imposed under GRAP-III and IV from 22 November 2025 onwards.

The Applicant also highlighted serious health impacts caused due to dust and pollution, stating that his two-month-old infant daughter is facing severe health issues, and that he himself suffers from allergic bronchitis, forcing him to stay away from his child. Compensation of ₹7,11,000 has been claimed towards medical expenses and suffering.

The Tribunal, comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and Dr. A. Senthil Vel (Expert Member), observed that the matter raises a substantial issue relating to compliance with environmental norms.

Key directions passed by the NGT include:

Issuance of notice to all Respondents

Direction to Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to:

Consider the Applicant's complaint dated 22.11.2025

Conduct ground verification

Ascertain violations, if any

Take remedial and punitive action as per law within 10 days

CAQM to file an Action Taken Report at least one week before the next hearing

The matter is listed for further hearing on 17 February 2026

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