National Green Tribunal Imposes 50 Crore Compensation On Uttar Pradesh Aawas Vikas Parishad & Three Other Realtors For Environmental Degradation

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a 50 crore compensation on Uttar Pradesh Awas & Vikas Parishad, Prateek Realtors India Pvt. Ltd., M/s Apex Heights Pvt. Ltd., and M/s Gaur & Sons India Pvt. Ltd. for the inadequacy of green belt, absence of sewage treatment, and failure to prevent dust pollution.The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Justice Sudhir Agarwal,...

National Green Tribunal Imposes 4000 Crore Compensation On Bihar For Failure To Scientifically Manage Waste

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed Rs.4000 crore compensation on Bihar on polluter pays principle for its failure in scientifically managing the liquid and solid waste in violation of mandate of law, Supreme Court and NGT guidelines.The Tribunal opined that there was a gap in sewage management of “more than 2000 MLD” and a legacy waste of more than 11.74 lakh metric tonnes as well...

National Green Tribunal Directs Union Government To Take A Call To Bring Slaughter Houses Under Environmental Clearance Regime, Sets 2 Months Deadline

The National Green Tribunal has directed the MoEF&CC to take a call within two months on the recommendations of the Expert Committee headed by Dr. S.R. Wate to include slaughterhouses and meat processing under Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr.A Senthil Vel further directed that, “…If...

No Mining Activity Within ESZ Even If Eco-Sensitive Zone Is More Than 1 Km From Protected Forest : Supreme Court Clarifies

On 28th April, 2023, the Supreme Court clarified its order dated 26th April 2023, wherein it stated that its previous order mandating a 1 km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around protected forests would not be applicable to the ESZs in respect of which a draft and final notification has been issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and in respect of the...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Stay To Scrapping Of A Family Heritage Car

The Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay on the scrapping of a 15-year-old Daewoo Matiz, which the petitioner claims is a 'family heritage car.' The court has also issued a notice to the transport department and its authorized vehicle scrapping agency, M/s Go Green ELV Handlers.The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said that, “Till the next date of hearing, respondent...

Joint Committee On The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Invites Suggestions From Public And Stakeholders On Proposed Law

The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, headed by Rajendra Agrawal, M.P., has released a notice inviting suggestions on the proposed law, considering its wider implications.The views of the public in general, as well as NGOs, experts, stakeholders, and institutions in particular, are invited.The official press release of the Parliament stated...

Ludhiana Gas Leak: National Green Tribunal Directs DM To Pay Rs 20 Lakh Compensation To Kin Of Deceased, Forms Fact Finding Committee

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted the eight member fact-finding joint Committee to be headed by Chairman, Punjab State PCB in the Ludhiana gas leak case.The Tribunal has also directed the District Magistrate of Ludhiana to pay compensation of Rs. 20 lakhs each to the heirs of 11 deceased in the tragedy.The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel ( Chairperson), Justice Sudhir...

National Green Tribunal Forms Committee To File Action Taken Report On Environmental Degradation By Delhi’s 200 Parks, Green Areas

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a Joint Committee to file factual action taken report on application filed raising concerns over environmental degradation caused by 200 parks and green areas in Village Bijwasan and Bhartal, New Delhi.The bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwa and Dr. Senthil Vel (Expert Member) opined that, “a substantial question relating to environment due...

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [25 -30 April,2023]

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence.Nominal IndexIn re: T.N. Godavarman v. UOI [Citation : 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 362]In re : Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) [Citation : 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 363]National Green Tribunal & Anr. v. Goa Foundation & Ors. Jith Kumar v.The State of Kerala and othersAshok Malik & Anr. v. Ministry of RailwaysR.D. Singh Bandral...

Brahmapuram Fire: National Green Tribunal Directs Kerala’s Additional Chief Secretary To File Action Taken Report On Ash Removal From Dump Yard

The Southern Zone of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Local Self Government Department, Kerala to file a detailed report about the actions taken in response to the orders passed by the Tribunal for the removal of burned waste from the Brahmapuram dump yard.The bench of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Dr. Satyagopal Korlapati said that,...

'Metro Rail Caters To Millions, Reduces Carbon Emissions' : Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With DMRC Phase-IV Metro Work

Recently, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the construction work on phase-IV of Delhi Metro, stating that any interference at this stage would also result in a huge escalation of its cost, causing a loss to the public exchequer.The bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath said that, “No doubt that the concern for the environment is an important aspect. However, at the...

Supreme Court Expresses Concern About Unregulated Visits Of Devotees In Places Of Worship Situated In National Parks & Sanctuaries

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns at the unregulated number of devotees visiting places of worship which are situated in national parks and sanctuaries."In many of the forests in such Protected Areas, certain places of worship are situated where the devotees come in thousands and lakhs. On one hand, it is not possible for the administration to restrain such devotees from visiting...