The remarks came when the National Green Tribunal was hearing a plea regarding the alleged unauthorised and illegal construction of houses, shops and other commercial and residential complexes in Noida and Greater Noida, which violated environmental norms.
The NGT had implemented several measures to curb noise pollution, including capping the number of members per the 'Dhol-Tasha-Zanj' group at 30 and enforcing real-time noise monitoring around each Ganesh pandal.
The NGT was hearing a matter involving the prevention, control and reduction of pollution of the Ganga across each district and state through which the river or its tributaries flow.
The Delhi Government argued in the Supreme Court that the NGT order violates Delhi's constitutional scheme of governance as well as the SC Constitution Bench's orders from 2018 and 2023.
Garbage Fire: The Tribunal stated that, according to a media report, Kochi city was choked on account of a fire at the waste dump site on March 2, which led to a crisis situation.
Pakhrau Tiger Safari: The National Green Tribunal issued the order taking cognizance of a report that claimed at least 600 trees have been illegally cut in Corbett Tiger Reserve of the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Division for the project.
The principal bench of NGT headed by its Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was hearing an application moved by Dr Bishwanath Prasad Singh against the Greater Noida Development Authority and other respondents in order to avoid the blockage of rainwater drainages in the city.
In a report submitted to the green court, the panel said the incessant traffic noise, relentless honking, pressure horns and modified silencers are major contributors to noise pollution.
By the said orders, the NGT directed the deregistration of diesel vehicles that are more than 10 years of age.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said it has already directed removal of concretisation within 1-metre radius of the trunk of trees so that their growth not obstructed.
The NGT has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to prevent violators from polluting Ghazipur Murga Mandi.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the Chief Secy of Haryana to take suitable remedial measures, including action against the erring officers for such negligent behaviour.
Industries cannot operate without prior environment clearance (EC), the National Green Tribunal has said while holding that the State has no power to exempt the requirement.
The National Green Tribunal has slapped over Rs 1.17 crore penalty on 21 stone crushing and quarrying units for causing pollution and damage to the environment.
The counsel for manufacturers association contended that the NGT has imposed a blanket ban, and RO water is used for many medical purposes especially useful in dialysis. "RO removes heavy material from water. It is useful in treating contaminated water," said the counsel insisting it has abundant material to support its case.
Justices K K Sasindhran and P D Audikesavalu of the Madurai Bench also restrained the Vedanta group from taking any steps to reopen the unit.
The National Green Tribunal today issued a contempt notice to the Art of Living foundation's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on a plea against him for blaming the Centre and the green panel for damaging Yamuna floodplains.
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal today banned sand mining on the Yamuna after a plea alleged that some private firms were engaged in the activity and a temporary bridge was made on the river
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea of real estate firm Jaypee Infratech seeking a direction to Noida Authority to grant completion certificate to its projects which fall within 10 km
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