National Green Tribunal Act

There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.

After giving an ultimatum to the Centre for promulgating an ordinance to strengthen the SC/ST Act and removal of the Chairman of National Green Tribunal, the Lok Janshakti Party today said it has faith in the BJP-led government that its demands would be met.

A sitting judicial member of the National Green Tribunal principal bench today moved the Supreme Court challenging the appointment of Justice Jawad Rahim as the acting chairperson of the green court on grounds of supersession.

The National Green Tribunal has slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for granting permission to the Art of Living Foundation for holding a three-day cultural extravaganza on the Yamuna floodplains last year, saying it did not act in accordance with the law.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today banned parking in the Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market and said anyone found doing so would be liable to pay a fine of Rs 5,000. The environmental compensation of Rs 5,000 would be in addition to the fine mentioned under the Motor Vehicles Act, a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said.

Acting on the complaint of a resident of Connaught Place, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board to map the sound levels in the area, particularly when demonstrations are carried out by protestors near the historic Jantar Mantar.

The National Green Tribunal today banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi and NCR with effect from January 1, 2017 and directed the city government to take steps to reduce dumped waste.

The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government and civic bodies here to inform it about the total quantity of municipal solid waste generated in the national capital daily.

Cycle rickshaw pullers and street vendors, who have been barred from plying on metalled roads in the national capital, have moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) challenging the ban imposed on them, saying any restriction on non-motorised modes will defeat the idea of reducing air pollution.

The National Green Tribunal issued notices to Ministry of Environment, Urban Redevelopment and state owned National Building Construction corporation against ongoing demolition drives in seven government housing colonies. The NGT was acting on a complaint by former union minister Raghunath Jha.

The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments to take action against unauthorised industrial units running in residential areas on the outskirts of the national capital.

Rejecting GVK Group firm Alaknanda Hydro Power Company's contention that the 2013 cloudburst and floods in Uttarakhand was an "act of god", the National Green Tribunal has directed it to pay a compensation of Rs 9.26 crore to the persons affected by the disaster.

Taking strong exception to officials of several states and Union Territories not appearing before it during proceedings on protection of biodiversity, the National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrants against their Resident Commissioners here.

Government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that currently there was no legal provision under which diesel vehicles which were more than 15-year-old and were BS I or BS II compliant could be scrapped.

The railways has collected Rs 41,800 as fine from those throwing waste on tracks in Delhi area after the National Green Tribunal asked the public transporter to act against such people effectively, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.

After giving an ultimatum to the Centre for promulgating an ordinance to strengthen the SC/ST Act and removal of the Chairman of National Green Tribunal, the Lok Janshakti Party today said it has faith in the BJP-led government that its demands would be met.

A sitting judicial member of the National Green Tribunal principal bench today moved the Supreme Court challenging the appointment of Justice Jawad Rahim as the acting chairperson of the green court on grounds of supersession.

The National Green Tribunal has slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for granting permission to the Art of Living Foundation for holding a three-day cultural extravaganza on the Yamuna floodplains last year, saying it did not act in accordance with the law.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today banned parking in the Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market and said anyone found doing so would be liable to pay a fine of Rs 5,000. The environmental compensation of Rs 5,000 would be in addition to the fine mentioned under the Motor Vehicles Act, a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said.

Acting on the complaint of a resident of Connaught Place, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board to map the sound levels in the area, particularly when demonstrations are carried out by protestors near the historic Jantar Mantar.

The National Green Tribunal today banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi and NCR with effect from January 1, 2017 and directed the city government to take steps to reduce dumped waste.

The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government and civic bodies here to inform it about the total quantity of municipal solid waste generated in the national capital daily.

Cycle rickshaw pullers and street vendors, who have been barred from plying on metalled roads in the national capital, have moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) challenging the ban imposed on them, saying any restriction on non-motorised modes will defeat the idea of reducing air pollution.

The National Green Tribunal issued notices to Ministry of Environment, Urban Redevelopment and state owned National Building Construction corporation against ongoing demolition drives in seven government housing colonies. The NGT was acting on a complaint by former union minister Raghunath Jha.

The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments to take action against unauthorised industrial units running in residential areas on the outskirts of the national capital.

Rejecting GVK Group firm Alaknanda Hydro Power Company's contention that the 2013 cloudburst and floods in Uttarakhand was an "act of god", the National Green Tribunal has directed it to pay a compensation of Rs 9.26 crore to the persons affected by the disaster.

Taking strong exception to officials of several states and Union Territories not appearing before it during proceedings on protection of biodiversity, the National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrants against their Resident Commissioners here.

Government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that currently there was no legal provision under which diesel vehicles which were more than 15-year-old and were BS I or BS II compliant could be scrapped.

The railways has collected Rs 41,800 as fine from those throwing waste on tracks in Delhi area after the National Green Tribunal asked the public transporter to act against such people effectively, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.