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NGT FLAGS ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS IN VARANASI TENT CITY Why in the News? Green tribunal ruling: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) held that the Varanasi Tent City violated environmental norms. Ganga riverbed issue: The project was set up on the river Ganga’s riverbed without mandatory prior clearances. Compensation ordered: NGT directed expeditious recovery of environmental compensation …
Read MoreTOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …
Read MoreCentre Defends Great Nicobar Mega Project Before NGT Why in the News? The Union government defended the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), asserting that it is fully aware of the project’s biodiversity impacts and has mandated long-term conservation and monitoring programmes to mitigate ecological and tribal concerns. This defense …
Read MoreNGT Flags Illegal Tree Felling Religious Land Haryana Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has found that trees were illegally felled on 40.34 hectares of forest land given to Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Haryana’s Panchkula, violating conditions that prohibited deforestation and construction. This incident highlights the challenges of balancing development with …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NGT probes Assam government’s response to illegal construction in wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest, demanding details of officials involved. source:worldmap About the NGT Inquiry into Violations: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeks Assam government’s response regarding construction in wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest areas. NGT demands details of officials permitting polling …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? NGT warns cricket associations to report water usage compliance by May-end; non-compliance may result in action. source:wordpress About the NGT Warning to Cricket Bodies: Action Pending for Water Usage: NGT issues ultimatum to cricket associations regarding compliance with 2021 order. Only four out of 26 stadiums have permissions for groundwater …
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