Supreme Court directs Delhi-NCR Governments to decide on year-round firecracker ban
Supreme Court said that the ban on firecrackers is required not only to curb the air pollution but noise pollution as well.
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[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders suspension of physical classes for all school students in Delhi-NCR
Supreme Court criticized the delay in implementing GRAP stages III and IV, stating that the CAQM’s approach of waiting for AQI levels to improve before taking action violated its 2018 order, which mandated preventive measures for air pollution.
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.
“Pollution from stubble burning a serious issue arising every year”; NGT directs Punjab and Haryana to prepare action plan for 2024
“The preparation of a comprehensive plan and remedial action for controlling this problem in 2024, needs to start now, including preventive steps.”
Orders indicating steps for minimizing air-noise pollution binding on all States, even after festive season: Supreme Court
The instant application sought issuance of appropriate directions for the Rajasthan State and District Administration of Udaipur to take immediate steps to prevent air pollution in Udaipur city.
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.
NGT | Tyre Pyrolysis Oil units (TPOs) must follow ‘zero liquid’ and ‘zero emission’ norms; directs for closure of non-compliant units
National Green Tribunal | While dealing a matter related to absence of proper management of end-of-life tyres/waste tyres (ELTs), a
National Green Tribunal directs for replacing 15 years old diesel generator sets with new ones which run on cleaner fuel
National Green Tribunal | The bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil Vel (Expert
Calcutta High Court | Only Green Crackers with QR code to be bursted on Diwali in the State of West Bengal
“We hope and trust that the festival of lights does not become a cause for concern where the demon of pollution poisons our air and leads to irreparable damage to the health of the population at large.”
SCOTUS| Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority under Clean Air Act to devise emission caps based on the generation shifting approach
Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS): In a decision that is being touted as a setback in the fight against climate
Fine of Rs 41.21 Crores imposed on a Government Corporation for excess mining and violation of conditions of Environmental Clearance: NGT issues 10 directions || If no fine, would rule of law be impacted? Read
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai: While imposing a fine of Rs 41.21 crores on Singareni Collieries Company Limited, for violation
Can an establishment employing about 8000 workers be shut down for not obtaining Environmental Clearance, even when it acts in compliance with required pollution norms? SC answers
Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of Indira Banerjee*and J.K. Maheshwari, JJ., held that although to protect future generations and to ensure
Union Budget 2021-22 | Proposals established on 6 Pillars; Tax Relief for Senior Citizens above 75 years of age [Read the live Updates]
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union budget 2021-22 in the Parliament Today. 6 Pillars: Health and Well-Being Physical and Financial capital
[Flashback] NGT | Read the decision highlighting the impact of rafting and camping sites on environment: Does camping fall under the ambit of ‘non-forest’ activity? || Detailed report
The concept of ‘Back to Nature’ ought not to be used for developing revenue at the cost of Environment and Ecology.
Telangana HC | Uncontrolled & Untrammelled use of fireworks may jeopardize lives of many; State directed to immediately clampdown and close shops selling fireworks
Telangana High Court: The Division Bench of Raghavendra Singh Chauhan, CJ and Vijaysen Reddy, J., while banning the use of firecrackers stated that,
Air Quality Commission reviews air quality scenario in National Capital Region and adjoining areas
The members of Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM)in National Capital Region and adjoining Areas met and reviewed the air quality scenario in
NGT | Whether use of firecrackers be banned in Delhi-NCR from 7th November to 30th November, 2020 in public interest? Tribunal to decide
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member), Dr Satyawan Singh Garbyal
NGT can’t pass a blanket direction to debar vehicles without valid PUC Certificate from being supplied fuel
Supreme Court: In the case where the National Green Tribunal directed the State of Madhya Pradesh to ensure that no dealer and/or
Delhi-NCR Pollution| SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR; Allows construction from 6 AM to 6 PM
Supreme Court: The bench Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta, JJ has allowed construction activity in the Delhi-NCR region between 6 am and
Union Cabinet Secretary reviews the Air Pollution Situation
Union Cabinet Secretary today reviewed the progress made in the arrangements, since Sunday, to control Air Pollution in the National Capital Region.