Tag: National Green Tribunal (NGT)

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Haryana: India’s 3rd Most Groundwater-Stressed State

Representative image GURUGRAM: Haryana has become India’s third most groundwater-stressed state, with 88 assessment units labeled as overexploited, making up 61.5% of its groundwater blocks, according to data from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) presented to the NGT. The NGT has criticized states for ineffective enforcement against illegal extraction and insufficient recharge efforts, prompting a broader review. The CGWA report indicates that only Punjab, with 75.1% of its groundwater units overexploited, and Rajasthan at 70.9%, perform worse than Haryana. Following Haryana are Delhi (41.2%), Tamil Nadu (33.87%), Karnataka (18.99%), and Uttar Pradesh (7.06%). During a suo motu hearing on…

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NGT Orders Greater Noida to Report Illegal Buildings Monthly

NOIDA: Illegal construction has persisted in the city, despite repeated affidavits and responses submitted by former municipal corporator Rajendra Tyagi to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), which is tasked with addressing such issues, has neglected to comply with multiple NGT directives and has received an additional four weeks to respond. The UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has indicated that a report from GNIDA is essential to determine if the contested constructions surpass the 5,000 sqm threshold that necessitates consent for establishment. Last July, the Authority’s representative assured a comprehensive affidavit within three weeks,…

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NGT Orders HSPCB to Halt Rewari Brick Kiln for Clearance Checks

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to close a brick kiln in Rewari within a week, contingent upon confirming whether it possesses a valid Consent to Operate (CTO). This directive follows claims that the facility was violating environmental regulations and continuing operations despite a district-level closure order. Local resident Vikram Singh reported that Raria Brick Udyog in Kanmajra village was operating unlawfully, stating that it did not meet the standards set forth in the Union environment ministry’s notification from February 22, 2022. During the proceedings, the tribunal’s principal bench…

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Gmada Identifies 154 Illegal Constructions in Mohali

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has identified 154 unauthorized constructions within its jurisdiction and has submitted a detailed action report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as per the tribunal’s directives. In an affidavit, GMADA’s additional chief administrator, Amarinder Singh Malhi, informed the tribunal about extensive illegal construction activities detected in villages along the Chandigarh boundary, including Mirjapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk, which fall under the Regulatory Branch’s purview. Since 2023, GMADA has issued 62 show-cause notices and initiated action against offenders, with another 92 notices served after September 15, 2025, for newly identified cases.…

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SEIAA & SEAC Dissolution Delays Delhi Environmental Approvals

NEW DELHI: The dissolution of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has resulted in delays in the issuance of environmental clearances, according to a builder’s statement to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on July 31. In an affidavit to the NGT, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) noted that the state is unable to issue environmental clearances because both authorities are currently inactive. Consequently, the Union Ministry of Environment is now responsible for granting these clearances. The NGT is reviewing a plea from a builder who applied for environmental clearance…

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SEIAA & SEAC Dissolution Delays Delhi’s Environmental Approvals

NEW DELHI: A builder informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on July 31 that the dissolution of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has resulted in delays in obtaining environmental clearances. In an affidavit to the NGT, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) mentioned that environmental clearances cannot be issued at this time due to the defunct status of these two authorities. Currently, these clearances are being issued by the Union environment ministry. The NGT is reviewing a plea from a builder who applied for environmental clearance (EC) in February…