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 &...

NGT Forms Committee To Probe Allegations Of Illegal Mining Against Brij Bhushan Singh In UP’s Gonda, Seeks Action Taken Report Within Two Months

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a Joint Committee to verify the factual position and take appropriate remedial action with regard to allegations of illegal mining by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda District.“In view of the averments made in the application, we consider it appropriate that a Joint Committee be constituted to...

Give Directions To Forest Department To Frame Policy On Illegal Tree Felling, Adopt Modalities From Delhi Tree Protection Act: NGT To Punjab

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Punjab to issue instructuctions to Forest Department to frame policy on illegal tree felling in Punjab.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “we direct Chief Secretary, Punjab to issue a proper instruction to Forest Department to formulate the policy of...

Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail On Condition Of Planting 500 Trees, In Environment Protection Act Violation Case

The Patna High Court has granted anticipatory-arrest bail to a man, who was booked for violating Bihar Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 1972 and the Environment (Protection) Act, on the condition of planting 500 trees.The counsel appearing for the mines department submitted that if the petitioner is ready to plant 500 trees in the area specified by the District Mines Officer, Sheikhpura and...

What Restrictions Have Been Placed On Location Of Industries, Mining Operations In Doon Valley?: Uttarakhand High Court Asks State To File Reply

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State to file “a better affidavit” bringing on record, all the documents, and the policies claimed to have been formulated from time to time after the issuance of the 1989 Notification by the Ministry of Environment and Forest.“The affidavit should specifically state as to what are the restrictions placed in the policy with regard to the...

NGT Forms Joint Committee To Prepare Model On Reusing Water At Delhi Metro, Directs To File Action Taken Report

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a four-member joint committee to prepare a methodology on reusing water at Delhi Metro by DMRC.The bench of Acting Chairperson Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “We are of the view that proper methodology should be developed by the authorities concerned/DMRC to utilize the...

Illegal Mining In Yamuna: NGT Directs Haryana PCB To Take Disciplinary Action Against Regional Officer For Negligence, Indirectly Permitting Illegal Mining

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to take disciplinary action against the concerned Regional Officer for negligence in performing his duties and indirectly permitting illegal mining, causing a loss to the state exchequer.The bench of Acting Chairperson Sheo Kumar Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A....

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [15 July- 21 July, 2023]

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence.Nominal Index1.In Re: News Item published in Newspaper The Hindu, dated 26.06.2023 titled “One dead, 35 injured after ammonia leak in Bihar dairy”2.Syed Riyaz v. Union Territory of J&K & Ors3.Bhoma Ram Mali &Ors. V. State of Rajasthan&Ors.4.D. K. Puri v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors5.Wildlife Society...

Use Of Loudspeakers In Festivals: NGT Directs Raipur’s Collector To Explain Non-Compliance With Tribunal's Order To Control Noise, Air Pollution

The central zone of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the District Collector of Raipur, Chhattisgarh to explain why in pursuance of its order, action taken report with respect to directions issued to control noise and air pollution during festivities has not been filed.The bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Dr. Afroz Ahmad said, “This conduct and attitude shown by District...