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NGT Urges UP to Investigate Noida Realty’s Water Illegality

NOIDA: The National Green Tribunal has instructed the state groundwater department to investigate reports of illegal groundwater extraction by real estate developers in Noida and Greater Noida. The tribunal has also mandated that appropriate remedial and punitive measures be taken if any violations are identified. This directive followed a petition from activist Vikrant Tongad, who claimed that builders are excessively dewatering for deep excavations associated with high-rise constructions. The department has been tasked with completing this investigation within three months. The order was issued on May 27, responding to Tongad’s application filed earlier this year, which highlighted unauthorized groundwater extraction…

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CGWA Urges UP to Act on Builders’ Groundwater Misuse

NOIDA: The Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) has urged the UP groundwater department to take action against real estate developers in Noida for alleged excessive groundwater extraction and wastage. This follows a complaint from an environmental activist. In a letter to the state department, CGWA administrator VK Dhaundiyal emphasized that groundwater management in UP is regulated by the state, requesting intervention and a report on actions taken. The letter was accompanied by the complaints received by the authority. Environmental activist Vikrant Tongad filed a complaint with the CGWA, UP government, and Noida Authority, highlighting significant groundwater extraction at construction sites in…

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UP directs Noida DM to tackle Migsun Builders’ water violations

NOIDA: The groundwater department in Lucknow has instructed the Noida District Magistrate to take action against a builder due to excessive groundwater extraction in Greater Noida. A report is expected within 10 days. This directive follows environmentalist Vikrant Tongad’s persistent efforts, including an application submitted on April 22, which alleged that the Greater Noida Authority overlooked his complaint. Tongad’s application stated that Migsun Builders have been engaged in extensive dewatering operations in Tech Zone for over a year. Dewatering is a specialized technique used to remove groundwater or surface water from construction sites, trenches, or mining areas, ensuring a dry…