Status report by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the matter of Ram Wati Soni Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 06/02/2025. The matter related to lack of amenities in an unauthorized colony in Delhi. The report stated that in unauthorized colonies of Delhi roads, drains and sewer …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rohit Yadav, President, Resident Welfare Association RWA Madipur Village Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 26/11/2019 regarding encroachment of the ring road and carrying on of polluting activities at stretch of road from Raghuvir Nagar to Punjabi Bagh. The …
India’s road length increased by 1.31 lakh kilometres within a span of one year between March 2015 and March 2016, according to the latest report released by the road transport and highways ministry. This translates to adding 360 km daily to the country’s road network in comparison to 170 km …
Societies face the challenge of keeping people active as they age. Walkable neighborhoods have been associated with physical activity, but more rigorous analytical approaches are needed. Researchers used longitudinal data from adult residents of Brisbane, Australia (40–65 years of age at baseline) to estimate effects of changes in neighborhood characteristics …
Cool materials with higher solar reflectance compared with conventional materials of the same color are widely used to maintain cooler urban fabrics when exposed to solar irradiation and to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI). Photo-catalytic coatings are also useful to reduce air pollutants. Many studies related to these topics …
Air pollution in Delhi has reached critical levels due to heavy traffic jams as well as the recent fire in Ghaziabad landfill site. The condition is expected to worsen during Diwali due to the smoke emitted from firecrackers. \
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of National Building Construction Corporation Ltd & Others Vs Khosmendir Singh Gahunia & Others dated 02/09/2016 regarding the complete cordoning of a public road - Veer Chandra Sigh Garhwali Marg for the re-development of Kidwai Nagar East, Delhi. The Court …
Bad Conditions of Traffic In Delhi दिल्ली की ट्रैफ़िक की रफ़्तार देश भर की औसत रफ़्तार से 50-60% कम है. यहां की सड़कों पर यातायात की औसत रफ़्तार सिर्फ़ 30 कि.मी. प्रति घंटा है. क्या ट्रैफिक से निपटने का कोई ठोस प्लान सरकार के पास है? http://www.ndtv.com/video/news/muqabla/worsening-condition-of-traffic-in-delhi-462929
Urban road infrastructure is crucial in determining air pollution. Yet, little is known about the roles played by road width vs. road length. This paper attempts to fill this gap by estimating the effects of road infrastructure on 10-micron particulate matter (PM10) using city-level data from the People’s Republic of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nida Doon Vs. State of Haryana & Others dated 06/09/2016 regarding felling of 158 trees from Sectors 17 and 18 of the divided road of Gurgaon, Haryana. National Green Tribunal directs that felling/cutting of the trees shall be preceded by …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S.D. Windlesh Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 05/07/2016 regarding cutting of around 400 trees for widening a road in Delhi without permission by Public Works Department (PWD). Tribunal imposes a fine of Rs. 10,000/- on the Chief Engineer …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Madhu Sharan & Others Vs Noida Authority & Others dated 24/05/2016 regarding stoppage of commercial vehicles from entering the residential area of Sector 50, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The applicants are seeking exclusive use of the said lane by the local …
In urban street canyons, external noise environment is a critical restriction to the opening of building windows for natural ventilation. The high external noise intensities are often used to substantiate the utilization of air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, a systematic method of examining the noise levels …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pedder Road Residents Association Vs Union of India & Ors. dated 11/12/2015 regarding construction of Hajji Ali Cadbury Junction fly over, Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Kumar Mishra Vs. NCT of Delhi & Ors dated 26/10/2015 regarding third phase of Barapullah elevated road, Delhi. There shall be no construction activity of the Barapulla, Phase-III without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance.
Order of the Bombay High Court in the matter of Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal and Ors. Versus Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Ors. dated 23/10/2015 regarding illegal hawking activities on the Gulmohar Road which connects to S.V.Road and Juhu Tara Road and Versova Road through Link Road which …
Our cities are racing towards times where moving around on foot might become a myth. Roads overflowing with cars at any point during the day has become a norm, adding more stress to the already stressed urban lives. But the worst is yet to come, yes you heard that right. …
An international study released recently has claimed that foul air is killing up to 80 people a day in Delhi. Strangely though, the city's government rather than controlling vehicles plying on the road, or looking at a long term solution, seems to be choosing roads over trees. Anjilee Istwal reports. …
Order of the Bombay High Court in the matter of High Court On Its Own Motion vs State Of Maharashtra And Ors dated 20/05/2015 regarding the poor condition of roads, the existence of potholes on the roads, the poor surfacing of the roads, the failure to level the roads properly …
PUNE: Welcoming the new guidelines by the ministry of road transport and highways regarding pedestrian facilities on national highways passing through urban areas, Pedestrians First, working into issues concerning safety of pedestrians, said the step was badly needed as national highway authority officials normally refuse to give special treatment for …
