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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …Civic activist suggests road safety measures for Alandi-Nagar road BRT corridor
Reacting to the safety audit report of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route on Alandi-Nagar road, member of the Nagrik Chetna Manch, Qaneez Sukhrani has said that all recommendations of the report should be complied with before the roll out of buses. The report was conducted by IIT Bombay for …Rapid urbanisation takes toll on agriculture in Gurgaon
Rapid urbanisation in Gurgaon has cast a shadow on the agriculture sector. It adversely affected the rural life in a big way as it has eroded the agricultural base and ruptured traditional values. It has resulted in social incongruities and criminal tendencies, especially among youngsters. Swanky skyscrapers twinkling with sodium …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding implementation of Municipal Solid Waste (Handling & Management) Rules, 2000 in the Municipal bodies in the states of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Subhash C. Pandey Vs. Municipal Corporation, Bhopal & Ors. dated 04/02/2014 regarding implementation of Municipal Solid Waste (Handling & Management) Rules, 2000 in the Municipal bodies in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/58-2014(CZ)(MApp)_4Feb2014.pdfOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding contamination of water which is used for Hirapur and Jejuri, Pune District, Maharashtra, 04/02/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr.Udaykumar Vasantrao Jagtap Vs Saswad Mun. Council & Ors dated 04/02/2014 regarding contamination of water which is used for Hirapur and Jejuri and is drawn from the dam called “Jejuri Dam”. NGT has said that it appears prima facie that …Polluting Gomti, regularly and religiously
Dumping Of Puja Material In The River Lucknow: All the material used in religious rituals is dispersed in nullahs and rivers and pollutes water bodies while even the banks of the river remain piled with such waste. Objects of worship like idols in all their finery are dumped irreverently into …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding disposal of municipal solid waste in Latur, Maharashtra, 03/02/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mr.Amol Pawar & Ors Vs The Commissioner, Latur Mun. Corpn.& Ors dated 03/02/2014 regarding disposal of municipal solid waste in Latur, Maharashtra. The order notes that "MSW processing equipments were lying unused for years together and an inquiry is necessarily …SC relief for 5 lakh families living on ‘forest land’
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a 2008 Bombay High Court judgment that had declared illegal about 5 lakh homes in Mumbai, which it said were built on forest land. The Supreme Court castigated the state government for its “Rip Van Winkleism”, saying various state authorities had routinely given …SC gives nod to construction on private forest land in Mumbai
Maharashtra developers and residents have received a shot in the arm with the Supreme Court on Thursday setting aside the Bombay High Court order that held approximately 9,193 acre and 37 gunthas of land situated within the municipal limits of Greater Mumbai as private forests. Now, leading developers Godrej and …Proposal to charge private firms for dumping waste passed
Proposals to charge private organizations for dumping biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at Bhanpur dumping site, besides inclusion of 74 villages within BMC limits and other proposals were passed at the Mayor-in-council (MiC) meeting here on Wednesday. This is ahead of the scheduled general council meeting of Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) …Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding land termed as "private forest" owned by Godrej in Maharashtra, 30/01/2014
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. & Anr. Vs The State of Maharashtra & Ors. dated 30/01/2014 regarding land termed as "private forest" owned by Godrej in Maharashtra. Supreme Court in the order states "the principal question for consideration …Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a crematorium by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation adjoining to bank of the river Pavana, 29/01/2014
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s Riverside Resort Pvt.Ltd. Vs Pimpri Chinchwad Mun.Corpon. Ors dated 29/01/2014 regarding construction of a crematorium by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation on land measuring 7499.76 sq. mtrs, situated adjoining to bank of the river ‘Pavana’. Also the Maharashtra State Government …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution and encroachment in the area of the Morar River bed in the city of Gwalior, 29/01/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pandit Hari Shankar Samadhiya Vs. Union of India & Ors dated 29/01/2014 regarding pollution and encroachment in the area of the Morar River bed in the city of Gwalior. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/12-2013(CZ)(OA)_29Jan2014.pdf Previous Orders: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/e-orders.php?eid=5030Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding protection of the trees including de-concretisation, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 29/01/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vijay Saini Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. dated 29/01/2014 regarding protection of the trees including de-concretisation at their base where either the roads have been built or concrete tiles were laid all around the trees preventing percolation of water …Villagers seek closure of private solid waste treatment plant
Stating that the untreated solid waste were dumped in open causing environmental hazardousness, a resolution was passed in the Grama Sabha meeting at Chettichavadi Panchayat here on Sunday seeking closure of the private company and also removal of the dumped waste, both inside and outside the plant premises. The City …Green transport: City seeks cycle tracks
Even as there is interest among youths and professionals in city to ride bicycles, the government has drawn flak for not promoting the 'green' transport. Lack of adequate cycle tracks and encroachments on existing tracks have been a cause of concern, experts said. "Government should spread awareness about cycle tracks …SMC starts building 11K houses for urban poor
As a part of on going campaign of making Surat 'Zero Slum' city, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has started construction of 2,500 houses at 11 places in the city. Construction for another 2,000 homes of 1 BHK in economically weaker section (EWS) and low-income group (LIG) category would begin …GVMC asked to prepare climate risk mgmt plan
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has been asked to prepare a Visakhapatnam Climate Risk Management Plan (VCRMP) in order to handle natural calamities like heavy rains, floods, cyclones and even earthquakes. United National Development Programme (UNDP) in association with the Union ministry of home affairs has selected eight cities …Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding acquisition of lands by Pune Municipal Corporation for development of “Forest Garden”and landowners challenging the above acquisition …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Pune Municipal Corporation & Anr Versus Harakchand Misirimal Solanki & Ors. dated 24/01/2014 regarding acquisition of lands by Pune Municipal Corporation for development of “Forest Garden”and landowners challenging the above acquisition proceedings before the Bombay High Court in 9 …Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of regarding safety measures to be taken to avoid environment degradation in the city of Indore …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kishore Kodwani & Ors. V/s District Collector, Indore & Ors dated 24/01/2014 regarding safety measures to be taken to avoid environment degradation in the city of Indore likely to be caused by diesel fuelled buses for public transportation system under …Water supply project for outer wards okayed
The delayed project of water supply has got the approval of the central government after continuous efforts made by the civic body for the past three years. The project for providing water to ten outer wards of the city will begin soon, with the release of the first installment of …