Environmental Laws
NGT fines Delhi Pollution Control Committee Rs 50,000 for delay in funds transfer
In November 2023, the green body directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to release Rs 8 lakh, collected a...
CRPF Battalion Camping Site Proposal in Srinagar Dropped Amid Environmental Concerns
National Green Tribunal disposes of application following the withdrawal of controversial CRPF project in Jammu and Kash...
NGT flags improper sealing of illegal borewells, seeks 'further report'
A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Afroz Ahmad was hearing a petition regarding compliance with ...
Delhi among 17 states, UTs without e-waste recycling facility: CPCB to NGT
A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel was hearing the matter regarding ...
NGT forms panel, seeks comprehensive plan to protect coastal erosion of Sunderbans
“Some of the reasons for the same have also been disclosed. This affidavit further refers to the studies revealing that ...
Development Project in Great Nicobar Island Cleared, Balancing Strategic Importance with Environmental Safeguards
National Green Tribunal Upholds Environmental Clearance for Transshipment Terminal, Emphasizes Adherence to ICRZ Notific...
NGT disposes plea after CRPF drops plan to set up camp in J-K's Srinagar
The petition alleged several environmental violations, including a lack of assessment for the large carbon footprint, th...
NGT seeks reply from MCD, DPCC over 'inaction' regarding encroachment on south Delhi pond
The petition claimed non-compliance with the July 2025 order directing the South Delhi district magistrate and MCD commi...
NGT orders survey of `illegal' quarrying near Tata Cancer Hospital in Navi Mumbai
The hospital authorities had last year written to the Maharashtra government alleging that illegal stone quarrying on th...
NGT directs Delhi Pollution Control Committee to make action plan for rejuvenating water bodies
In an order dated February 16, a bench of judicial member Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member A Senthil Vel noted that th...
NGT clears Great Nicobar infrastructure project, says adequate safeguards provided
The tribunal noted that specific conditions were incorporated in the EC for the protection of leatherback sea turtle, Ni...
NGT notice to Centre, others over unbarricaded 80-ft deep pit in central Delhi
The green body was hearing a plea alleging that the private parties or respondents violated environmental norms while co...
Miners' death in Meghalaya's illegal coal mine: NGT issues notice to chief secretary, others
The tribunal impleaded as parties or respondents the state's chief secretary, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)...
Mismanaged waste collection point in Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar: NGT asks MCD to take remedial action
In an order dated February 9, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel sai...
NGT forms panel to verify claims of illegal tree felling in Meerut College
In an order dated February 5, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A Senthil Vel sai...
NGT orders action after east Delhi RWA alleges poor upkeep of STP, related health hazards
In an order dated February 9, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A Senthil Vel sai...
NGT seeks explanation from NMCG over tapping of Ganga's tributary in Varanasi
It said, "It is not in dispute that the river Asi is a tributary of the river Ganga, and in terms of the River Ganga (Re...
NGT issues notice to MCD, others over 'unauthorised' construction in Yamuna floodplain
It impleaded as parties or respondents the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delh...
NGT Takes Suo-Motu Cognizance of Techie's Drowning in Noida, Calls for Compliance with Environmental Norms
Tribunal Acts on News Report, Directs Noida Authority and Others to Respond to Alleged Environmental Lapses...
NGT forms panel to ascertain tree felling allegations in Delhi's Chhatarpur
It directed the joint committee to visit the site, ascertain the extent of the felled trees and the persons responsible ...
NGT directs Delhi govt to take immediate steps to unclog drain in Hari Nagar
It said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), on January 20, had submitted an affidavit, stating that the dumping ya...
Strict action required against people involved in illegal sand mining: NGT to UP officials
The tribunal asked the director and UPPCB's member secretary to maintain a database of satellite imagery of the leased o...
NGT asks Delhi govt, others to implement recommendation to preserve native fish species in Yamuna
It directed the MoEF&CC, National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources and other academic institutions to revamp research on...
NGT seeks Delhi Police's response for not providing adequate security to panel
In its order dated January 21, the tribunal said, "The deputy commissioner of police (DCP), northeast Delhi is directed ...
NGT slaps Rs 5,000 fine each on 12 cricket stadia for not providing groundwater use details
Quoting the CGWA report, the NGT said the IS Bindra Stadium had been using 6,000 KLM groundwater for irrigating the grou...
SC allows uninterrupted publication of Punjab Kesari, asks group to approach NGT
"The petitioners may approach the National Green Tribunal, if so advised, at the earliest, along with an application for...
SC asks NGT Pune to form experts panel to ensure compensatory afforestation in Gujarat
The NGT had taken suo motu cognizance of a letter petition written by Firdos Cambatta alleging massive destruction of th...
Techie's death: NGT flags waterlogging in trench, seeks reply from Noida Authority
"The news item indicates lapses by the Noida Authority in taking up remedial measures, resulting in the death of the per...
NGT forms panel to ascertain claim of illegal tree felling in Madhya Pradesh
“The PCCF is also directed to examine the matter and ensure that action must be taken against the delinquent officers, a...
NGT issues notice to CPCB, others over sewage-contamination of potable water in UP, MP, Raj
The same report also alleged detection of E coli bacteria in drinking water in parts of Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, caused ...
NGT issues notice to DG forests, others over allegations of 15 lakh tree felling in MP
It impleaded as parties or respondents the director general of forests, Bhopal regional office of the Union Ministry of ...
NGT issues notice to CPCB, others over 7 jumbos killed in Assam train accident
It impleaded as parties or respondents the CPCB, the Assam government through its special chief secretary, environment, ...
NGT imposes Rs 15,000 fine on Srinagar civic body for delay in filing report
It noted the submissions of the corporation’s counsel, according to which, the report had not come on record as it was f...
Varanasi's tent city was set up in violation of green norms: NGT
The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) had entered into an agreement with the two respondents for developing the city,...
NGT seeks water quality data of Yamuna river from Delhi Pollution Control Committee
It directed Delhi's chief secretary to file a detailed, tabulated further progress report, including the issues of sewag...
National Green Tribunal Orders Recovery of Environmental Compensation for Tent City Violations in Varanasi
Tent Cities on Ganga Riverbed Breached Environmental Norms; NGT Mandates Swift Compensation Recovery...