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NGT seeks comprehensive plan from CPCB addressing Environmental Compensation Fund misuse and Health Hazards of Air Pollution

The National Green Tribunal expressed doubt about the permissibility and potential misuse of Environmental Compensation funds by CPCB, specifically for road construction by local bodies like GMC.

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NGT issues notice to Centre, State and builders over illegal constructions and topsoil mining in Noida

The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.

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Legislation Updates Notifications

MoEF revises definition of ‘Carry Bags’ to include Biodegradable Plastic bags

On 30-10-2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

MoEF revises responsibility of Producer vide Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023

On 25-10-2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Battery

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Yamuna’s situation far from satisfactory and status report filed by States and authorities did not cover major issues; NGT directs filing of fresh status reports

Details of the Sewage Treatment Plants, drains discharging both treated waste water and untreated waste water, steps taken for utilization of the treated waste water for agriculture, etc. lacked in the status report.

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Delhi High Court directs MoEF to review DOAS technology for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS

The Review Report submitted by IIT Kanpur on DOAS Technology for the Measurement of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Ambient Air recommended DOAS technologies for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS.

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NGT | Control of pollution in marriage halls, banquet halls, party venues: Tribunal directs for compliance of CPCB guidelines in view of Water Act, Air Act and Environment Protection Act

National Green Tribunal (NGT): Full Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Dr Nagin

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“Open surface water resources including rivers are lifeline of human civilization”; SC directs Central Pollution Control Board to submit a priority-wise list of Municipalities, along the river Yamuna which have been found to be most polluted

Supreme Court: In a case regarding increased ammonia levels in river Yamuna due to discharge of pollutants, the 3-judge bench of SA

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NGT | Is it necessary to take consent under Water and Air Act to establish garbage processing plant? Tribunal directs closure of plant

National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member), Dr Satyawan Singh

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NGT | CPCB to consider ordering environmental audit to assess & recover compensation for violation of environmental norms by Amazon, Flipkart, etc.

National Green Tribunal (NGT): Full Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member)and Dr Nagin Nanda (Expert Member)

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IRDAI | Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) at the time of renewal of motor insurance — Mandatory

Pollution Under Control Certificate at the time of renewal of motor insurance mandatory Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has advised

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NGT | Tribunal directs CPCB for further action of its recommendations on: “Plastic Waste Management” and “Restriction on Import of Plastic Waste”

National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench comprising of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice S.P. Wangdi (Judicial Member) and Dr Nagin

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NGT | CPCB and SPCBs statutorily authorized to look into issues of air and water pollution and take remedial steps for the same

National Green Tribunal: A Coram of Adarsh Kumar Goel, J. (Chairperson) and S.P. Wangdi, Judicial Member, K. Ramakrishnan, Judicial Member and Dr