Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhishek Panwar Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 20/05/2025. The miscellaneous application was registered on the basis of the report of the joint committee dated July 20, 2024 filed by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) …
The government has notified new draft rules to ensure the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition in the Union Territory. The draft of Puducherry Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015’ has been published, as required by a section of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of ANG Industries Ltd. Vs. Uttarakhand Environment Protection Pollution Control Board dated 09/02/2016 regarding pollution caused by ANG Industries Ltd., Uttarakhand. As the unit by itself has taken anti-pollution devices and would become compliant and non-polluting industry, Tribunal permits the industry …
These rules may be called the Odisha Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2016. They shall extend to the whole of the State of Odisha.
Stating that the Supreme Court’s green signal to Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to lay natural gas pipelines across seven districts would affect the farmers directly, the district unit of All India Kissan Sabha, Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam, staged protest outside the BSNL office on Five Road here on Wednesday. …
Samithy to hold talks with Chief Minister While getting ready for another round of parleys with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday, the endosulfan victims of Kasaragod, who have been on a relentless battle to win their legitimate rights, are expecting a palpable government action to redress their woes. Scores …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikrant Kumar Tongad Vs. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. dated 03/02/2016 regarding rainwater harvesting systems in malls of Delhi. Out of the 23 malls, shown in the order dated 30- 09-2015, 4 malls were already discharged by earlier orders. The …
The AAP government has clarified that a commercial vehicle which is completely empty and has no goods whatsoever will be charged the environment compensation charge, or green cess, as stipulated by the Supreme Court. The CNG-fuelled vehicles, however, have now been given an exemption from the cess. A notification to …
Delhi government has announced that it will impose a stiff penalty on polluting trucks entering the capital. It will also strictly monitor construction projects and fine those not adhering to dust control measures. These decisions were taken in a review meeting on air pollution control measures by Satyendar Jain, coordinating …
Gurgaon: Huda has decided to crack down on illegal parking on roadsides, and directed police to slap offenders with a stiff fine of Rs 5,000. Illegal parking has been a major issue on Gurgaon-Sohna Road, Golf Course Road, near Subhash Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk. Implementation of the order will …
Victims of Endosulfan pesticide and their family members on Tuesday staged a protest in front of the State secretariat here demanding immediate disbursal of compensation to them. Women and small children were among those who participated in the protest inaugurated by opposition leader V.S. Achuthanandan. The organisers said the Kerala …
MUMBAI: The Food and Drug Administration in probably its first serious attempt to implement the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) has penalized nearly 2500 people and establishments across the state in a span of two days. It is one among the 25 agencies empowered to implement the act. …
This document outlines various liabilities to be imposed on a responsible party for causing environmental damages arising from improper handling/disposal of hazardous waste. These liabilities are applicable to the occupier, transporter, operator of a facility and importer as the case may be, hereinafter referred to as responsible party. The guidelines …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Haryana Vs Eros City Developers Pvt. Ltd. and Others dated 19/01/2016 regarding acquisition of land measuring 129 kanals 14 marlas in village Lakarpur, District Faridabad. These appeals are directed against judgment and order dated 21.01.2008, passed by …
The order was issued in response to a plea filed by four local fishermen of Hazira in 2013, who challenged the EC granted by MoEF for further development of port activities at Hajira in the same year. The National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs 25 crore on …
Environment watchdog National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the closure of 313 industrial units across India, including 23 in Gujarat, for violating key environment laws for over two decades. The NGT verdict follows a 13-year-old pitched battle by leading Gujarat-based environmentalist Rohit Prajapati of the Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti and Ziya …
JB Chemicals said that it has been operating the plant with a valid environmental clearance Specialty chemicals maker Dorf Ketal acquires Filtra Catalysts JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals today said it will challenge in the Supreme Court an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which has directed closure of its …
Under the new scheme, the premia paid by farmers would be reduced to 2% of the insured value for the more rain-dependent kharif crop and 1.5% for the rabi season, compared with 3.5-8% at present under the two existing schemes. (Reuters) Under the new crop insurance scheme, the premia paid …
Amid growing hardships of the farmers on account of deficient rains in past two years, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much awaited new crop insurance policy, which has been named Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna. The government will bear the lion’s share of the insurance premium at a …
Chennai: The floodwaters that swept away goods and swamped living rooms in the city without much warning, has on an average caused damage worth Rs 50,000 to 75,000 per houshold, according to a survey carried out by a group of NGOs. The group of NGOs surveyed nearly 610 people, including …
“After January 15, when all the money is collected, we will make cycles cheaper for people to buy by providing a subsidy,” said Rai. Transport Minister Gopal Rai Monday said Rs 1.5 crore has been generated from challans issued during the odd-even in a fortnight. This money is going to …
