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Air, water pollution disputes kept NGT busy in 2020 amid coronavirus

NGT handled disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues relating to air and water pollution through a smooth digital workflow despite the novel coronavirus pandemic this year

NGT directs complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

'There will be a total ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers during Covid-19 pandemic in the NCR'

NGT concern over unused Rs 800 cr meant for victims of hazardous substances

NGT has expressed disappointment over non-utilization of more than Rs 800 crore meant towards Environment Relief Fund for victims of accidents in the process of handling hazardous substances

NGT directs states to designate nodal agency for protection of water bodies

Noting that adequate steps for protection of water bodies have not been taken, the National Green Tribunal has directed all states and Union Territories to designate a nodal agency for the exercise.

2,500 Fire Service personnel to be deployed across Delhi on Diwali

Officers have ensured that vehicles are fully repaired and equipped to handle emergencies

Will implement NGT order on firecrackers' ban: Maharashtra govt to HC

The NGT's Delhi bench had on November 9 passed an order banning the use of firecrackers

NGT cracks down on firecrackers: Orders total ban across NCR, other cities

The enforcement of the ban and imposition of penalties will remain in the hands of the local authorities

Delhi's air quality 'severe' for fifth day in a row, quick relief unlikely

The National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR) from November 9 midnight to November 30 midnight

Violators of firecracker ban can face jail term up to 6 yrs: Delhi Minister

The Delhi Police and the revenue department have been directed to constitute patrolling teams to check violations

NGT imposes ban on sale, use of firecrackers in NCR from November 9-30

The National Green Tribunal imposed a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Region from the midnight of November 9 to the midnight of November 30

NGT slams Centre over inadequate measures to prevent wastage of groundwater

"Apart from writing a letter, there has to be specific time-bound action plans and monitoring which should include coercive measures for enforcement," the bench said

NGT rejects plea to allow brick kilns running on 'Zig-Zag' tech in NCR

The National Green Tribunal Monday rejected a plea to allow brick kilns running on 'Zig-Zag' technology in NCR saying their operation will have a disastrous effect on the air quality

NGT directs pollution boards to strengthen infrastructure of laboratories

The National Green Tribunal Wednesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to take steps to strengthen the infrastructure of laboratories of state pollution control boards. The green panel noted that 23 state pollution control boards have filed Action Taken Reports (ATRs) informing it about prescribed minimum inspection frequency for environmental surveillance of industries. In view of the above, the remaining 12 state pollution control boards may also file their action taken report with the CPCB within three months from today. The CPCB and state pollution control board may take further steps for strengthening of their monitoring and related infrastructure, including the infrastructure of laboratories, a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said. It also directed the Haryana government to apprise it about status of fluoride contamination and availability of potable water to the affected inhabitants. The tribunal directed state pollution control boards to

Noise standards

Panel to ensure compliance should help in execution

Supreme Court asks selection panel to fill up NGT vacancies 'expeditiously'

The top court was told that the government had already published advertisement for filling up nine vacancies

NGT slams MoEF for delay in norms for emission from railway engines

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said that despite its 2017 direction the matter is still pending and has not been finalised by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)

NGT directs Delhi, UP to control violation of environmental norms

This comes after a plea alleged air pollution by illegal industries in New Mandoli Industrial Area of northeast Delhi and Loni in Ghaziabad.

NGT directs Delhi govt to enforce noise pollution norms, forms committee

NGT had earlier directed the CPCB to prepare a noise pollution map and remedial action plan to solve the issue

EIA must before construction above Bhikaji Cama metro station: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has said Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and carrying capacity studies must be carried out beforeconstruction above the Bhikaji Cama Place metro station here by DMRC. The green panel took note of a report filed byPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forest which said inspection at the metro station at Bhikaji Cama Place was conducted along with the officers of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi Development Authority. According to the report, during the site visit, DMRC presented Traffic Impact Assessment study for the proposed commercial development on the metro station at BhikajiCama Place. As per study, there will be increment in the traffic load on the roads around the metro station and additional Project Development complex will generate insignificant traffic during peak hours. Adjacent to this project site, on the Northern side the low density residential settlement for the Government Employees at 'Netaji Nagar' is being developed as high density

No meaningful action taken to clean, restore Ganga tributary in UP: NGT

The tribunal said all drains joining Kali, Krishna and Hindon should have in-situ remediation and plan for connectivity with the identified sewage treatment plant