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BMC Razed Illegal Construction Of Studios In Maharashtra
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertook a demolition drive against the 'illegally built' film studios in the Madh-Marve area in Malad. The demolition started after the decision of the National Green Tribunal, which asked for demolition of the illegal construction. Of the total 11, five studios will be demolished, confirmed the BMC officials. Notably unlawful buildings worth Rs 1,000 crores were constructed.
Tags: BMC, NGT, Illegal Construction, Studio, Mumbai Malad
Courtesy: One India
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Environmental Compensation Of Over Rs 2,000 Crore Imposed On Punjab By NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 crore on the state of Punjab as environmental compensation. The penalty has been imposed for allegedly failing to ensure proper treatment of solid and liquid wastes causing harm to the environment. Notably, the compensation has been imposed under section 15 of the NGT Act.
Tags: NGT, Waste management, Punjab, Environmental Compensation, NGT Act
Courtesy: ANI
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Goa's Infamous Nightclub Curlies Set To Be Demolished Soon
Goa's infamous nightclub 'Curlies' will soon be demolished by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority. On September 8, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rejected an appeal filed by the owner of Curlies and upheld the decision of the GSZM and allowed the demolition. The Authority ordered to demolish the alleged illegal structure in which BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat was recently killed and an investigation is underway.
Tags: Goa Nightclub, Curlies, NGT, GCZM, demolition
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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NGT Issues Notice To TN Govt Over Increasing Air Pollution In Chennai
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on December 10, directed the Tamil Nadu Government to file an action report, over Chennai pollution. The NGT bench, headed by Adarsh Kumar Goel ordered to form an action plan to prevent air pollution and worsening air quality. The bench also asked to file a detailed report for the same in the next hearing. The NGT decision came on the petition filed by LG Sahadevan.
Tags: NGT, Air Pollution, Chennai, AQI, Pollution
Courtesy: ANI
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NGT Orders To Lay Underground Cables To Protect Great Indian Bustard
The National Green Tribunal has ordered all the renewable power projects to lay underground power transmission to protect the Great Indian Bustard. Hearing the PIL filed by Bhanu Bansal, the tribunal has asked the Environment Ministry and states to install bird diverters on power lines within four months. The tribunal has ordered the ministry to create Environmental Impact Assessments of solar projects since green energy projects were kept… read-more
Tags: Wildlife , NGT, Birds, Power supply, Great Indian Bustard, Underground Power Line, WII
Courtesy: Down To Earth
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NGT Extends Cracker Ban Up To New Year In Cities With Poor AQI
Considering the COVID-19 spread, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prolonged the prohibition of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR and cities with poor air quality. However, the NGT has allowed the use of green crackers between 11:55 PM-12:30 AM during Christmas and New Year only in areas with moderate or good AQI. The tribunal has also asked the district magistrates in Delhi-NCR to check the sale of firecrackers as per the guidelines.
Tags: Delhi-NCR, NGT, fire crackers, Air Pollution, Covid-19 Test, Smog
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Haryana Eases Ban On Firecrackers, Allows Bursting For 2 Hours
Taking a roll back from its two-day old order, Haryana's BJP-led government on November 8 diluted the blanket ban on sale of firecrackers in the state. Under the revised decision, the government has allowed people to burst crackers for two hours. The government said the restrictions have been imposed under the NGT guidelines to curb air pollution. Earlier, the government had imposed a total ban on firecrackers citing COVID-19 scare.
Tags: Haryana Government, Manohar Lal Khattar, fire crackers, Air Pollution, NGT
Courtesy: Economic Times
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NGT Committee Terms Baghjan, 26 Other Oil Fields Of Assam As Illegal
A National Green Tribunal committee has termed the Baghjan oil-field and 26 other oil-wells in Assam as illegal. Citing the findings of Justice Katakey Committee, the tribunal said none of the oil-fields procured the mandatory environmental clearances. Burning since 160 days, the Baghjan blowout has affected around 10 km of area including 'Dibru Saikhowa National Park', Tinsukia. The committee has also recommended payment of Rs 45 lakh… read-more
Tags: Baghjan oil field, Assam, Tinsukia, Dibru Saikhowa National Park, NGT, environment, environmental clearance
Courtesy: Down To Earth
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NGT Forms Committee To Look Into Fly Ash Pollution In Hooghly River
Hearing a petition filed by Dakhsinbanga Matsyajibi Forum, NGT created an expert-committee to investigate the fly-ash pollution of Hooghly river on National Waterway 97. The committee comprises of experts from CPCB, WB-PCB and South-24 Pargana DM. Last year, at least five barges carrying fly-ash from India to Bangladesh were capsized into Hooghly that polluted river and subsequently affected fishing industry. Sunderbans' fragile-ecosystem and… read-more
Tags: NGT, Expert Committee, Fly-ash pollution, Hooghly River., Water pollution, indo-bangladesh boder
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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NGT Directs UP Govt to Keep Check on Illegal Operations of Brick Kilns
The National Green Tribunal has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to check for illegal operation of brick-kilns to prevent polluting air in the NCR region. The bench held that brick-kiln industry alone contributes to 5-7% of PM10 emissions. It had also slammed the state Chief secretary over violating earlier orders which prohibited the activity during COVID-19 lockdown. The petitions by Journalist Shailesh Singh and others alleged 600 brick-… read-more
Tags: NGT, Delhi-NCR, Air Pollution, Stubble Burning, Brick-kiln, illegal business, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Secretary, PM10
Courtesy: The Hindu
