National Green Tribunal
Coverage of National Green Tribunal in the Nexus archive.
- The Hindu Impact: NGT initiates suo motu proceedings in Kerala’s Chalakkudi tree-felling case
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated suo motu proceedings in Kerala's Chalakkudi tree-felling case. Trees were felled along an 18-km stretch from Vellikulangara Junction to Vettila Pala bridge and sold for ₹8.52 lakh, which is significantly lower than the assessed value of ₹41.55 lakh.
- Madras High Court to examine NGT’s construction ban on 1 km radius around Pallikaranai marshland on August 3
The Madras High Court will examine the National Green Tribunal’s construction ban within a 1 km radius around Pallikaranai marshland on August 3. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan have agreed to take up CREDAI-Chennai’s case for final hearing.
- NGT orders stricter oversight of quarries, crushers in Telangana mining zone
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated stricter oversight for quarries and crushers in Telangana's mining zone. The order aims to enforce compliance with environmental regulations in the region.
- NGT stays construction of Ennore SEZ thermal power plant for four weeks
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has halted the construction of the Ennore SEZ thermal power plant for four weeks. The stay order applies to the project located in Ennore Special Economic Zone.
- NGT orders recovery of ₹2.65 crore fine from BHU for illegally cutting 33 trees
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the recovery of ₹2.65 crore from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for illegally cutting 33 trees. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) was directed to assess and recover environmental compensation within three months starting August 11 last year but failed to do so.
- NGT directs Ghaziabad DM to prevent illegal construction in city forest
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ghaziabad District Magistrate to prevent illegal construction in a city forest. The tribunal noted that the Nigam's absence left the applicant's claim unchallenged.
- Coimbatore Corporation yet to submit lake-wise restoration and maintenance details sought by NGT
Coimbatore Corporation has not submitted lake-wise restoration and maintenance details requested by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The NGT had sought this information, but the Corporation remains non-compliant.
- SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order that landlords cannot be held liable for environmental violations committed by their tenants. The NGT previously ruled that an owner was not responsible for paying ₹25 lakh in interim environmental damage compensation for offenses by an industrial unit operating on his rented premises.