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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NGT issues notices on alleged plastic waste violations by tobacco brands
The National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) issued notice on a plea from The Citizens Foundation, which alleges widespread non-compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, by manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco products. The petition claims that banned plastic packaging materials are still being used and calls for strict enforcement of existing regulations. This includes the closure of units violating the rules and the recovery of environmental compensation. A judicial bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr. A. Senthil Vel has issued notices to relevant authorities, including the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), seeking their responses. Counsel for the petitioner pointed out that, despite the CPCB's earlier directives, issued on October 22, 2021, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to 25 manufacturers to halt operations unless they adopted eco-friendly packaging, these directives remain unimplemented. The CPCB had instructed the defaulting companies to submit a timeline for switching to sustainable materials and to pay Environmental Compensation (EC) with interest for any delays. The plea highlights violations of Rules 4(f) and 4(i) of the 2016 Rules, which prohibit the use of plastic sachets and specific polymers in packaging gutkha and related products. CPCB's previous reports suggested that such non-compliance could result in stern penalties, including seizure of goods, shutting down of factories, and levies of Rs 5,000 per ton of plastic used. Repeat offences could attract additional fines of up to Rs 20,000 per ton. The applicant also cited a CPCB report from January 2021, which outlines enforcement under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime. According to this, delayed EC payments could be penalised with annual interest ranging from 12 per cent to 24 per cent. Delays exceeding three months could lead to factory closures and criminal prosecution under Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act. Recognising the gravity of the environmental concerns raised, the NGT has scheduled the next hearing for September 26, 2025. The applicant must serve notices on the remaining respondents and file an affidavit of service one week prior to the scheduled date, as stated by the Tribunal.
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Business Standard
27-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
NGT issues notices on alleged plastic waste violations by tobacco brands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notice on a plea from The Citizens Foundation, which alleges widespread non-compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, by manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco products. The petition claims that banned plastic packaging materials are still being used and calls for strict enforcement of existing regulations. This includes the closure of units violating the rules and the recovery of environmental compensation. A judicial bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr. A. Senthil Vel has issued notices to relevant authorities, including the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), seeking their responses. Counsel for the petitioner pointed out that, despite the CPCB's earlier directives, issued on October 22, 2021, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to 25 manufacturers to halt operations unless they adopted eco-friendly packaging, these directives remain unimplemented. The CPCB had instructed the defaulting companies to submit a timeline for switching to sustainable materials and to pay Environmental Compensation (EC) with interest for any delays. The plea highlights violations of Rules 4(f) and 4(i) of the 2016 Rules, which prohibit the use of plastic sachets and specific polymers in packaging gutkha and related products. CPCB's previous reports suggested that such non-compliance could result in stern penalties, including seizure of goods, shutting down of factories, and levies of Rs 5,000 per ton of plastic used. Repeat offences could attract additional fines of up to Rs 20,000 per ton. The applicant also cited a CPCB report from January 2021, which outlines enforcement under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime. According to this, delayed EC payments could be penalised with annual interest ranging from 12 per cent to 24 per cent. Delays exceeding three months could lead to factory closures and criminal prosecution under Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act. Recognising the gravity of the environmental concerns raised, the NGT has scheduled the next hearing for September 26, 2025. The applicant must serve notices on the remaining respondents and file an affidavit of service one week prior to the scheduled date, as stated by the Tribunal.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NGT issues notices on alleged plastic waste violations by tobacco brands
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) issued notice on a plea from The Citizens Foundation, which alleges widespread non-compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, by manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco products. The petition claims that banned plastic packaging materials are still being used and calls for strict enforcement of existing regulations. This includes the closure of units violating the rules and the recovery of environmental compensation. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Technology Design Thinking Leadership Cybersecurity Data Analytics MBA Healthcare Data Science others Degree Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Management Others Product Management Digital Marketing Finance healthcare Data Science MCA CXO PGDM Project Management Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details A judicial bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr. A. Senthil Vel has issued notices to relevant authorities, including the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), seeking their responses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Textron Unveils Next-Gen Cessna Citation Models Jetgala Read More Undo Counsel for the petitioner pointed out that, despite the CPCB's earlier directives, issued on October 22, 2021, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to 25 manufacturers to halt operations unless they adopted eco-friendly packaging, these directives remain unimplemented. The CPCB had instructed the defaulting companies to submit a timeline for switching to sustainable materials and to pay Environmental Compensation (EC) with interest for any delays. Live Events The plea highlights violations of Rules 4(f) and 4(i) of the 2016 Rules, which prohibit the use of plastic sachets and specific polymers in packaging gutkha and related products. CPCB's previous reports suggested that such non-compliance could result in stern penalties, including seizure of goods, shutting down of factories, and levies of Rs 5,000 per ton of plastic used. Repeat offences could attract additional fines of up to Rs 20,000 per ton. The applicant also cited a CPCB report from January 2021, which outlines enforcement under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime. According to this, delayed EC payments could be penalised with annual interest ranging from 12 per cent to 24 per cent. Delays exceeding three months could lead to factory closures and criminal prosecution under Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act. Recognising the gravity of the environmental concerns raised, the NGT has scheduled the next hearing for September 26, 2025. The applicant must serve notices on the remaining respondents and file an affidavit of service one week prior to the scheduled date, as stated by the Tribunal.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Small part of Ridge notified as Reserved Forest despite 2021 NGT order
An amicus curiae (advocate appointed to assist the court) has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that despite its 2021 order to the Delhi government to declare parts of the Ridge area as reserved forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927, only a small portion has been notified so far. The amicus curiae told the court that the matter is being 'unnecessarily delayed' by the authorities as per an NGT order dated July 4. 'We find that no timeline for issuing the final notification under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act has been disclosed therein,' the NGT said. It directed the authorities to file affidavits with timelines within two weeks. In 2021, the Principal Bench of the NGT, comprising Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A. Senthil Vel, gave the order to notify the Ridge as a reserved forest. . 'There is urgent need to protect the Ridge by taking necessary steps to finalise the notification under section 20 of the Forest Act ,' the NGT had said.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NGT takes suo motu cognisance of disappearance of water bodies in Ahmedabad, issues notices
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance based on a media report highlighting the disappearance of 37 out of 172 water bodies in Ahmedabad and initiated proceedings on the issue. The report, drawing from data by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), cites unregulated urban expansion and inadequate recognition of these water bodies in formal planning documents as key reasons behind their vanishing. A bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and Expert Member Dr. A. Senthil Vel observed that the AMC's internal findings highlighted rampant encroachment and repurposing of lakes, enabled by their omission from statutory development plans. This oversight has facilitated unauthorised construction, severely impacting the city's natural water systems. Further, insights from a High-Level Committee (HLC) on urban development challenges in Gujarat revealed a 46 per cent decline in the area of water bodies surrounding prominent lakes, including Vastrapur, Memnagar, Thaltej, and Sola. The committee attributed this loss to unchecked growth and the neglect of ecological systems in city planning. Aerial imagery comparing the years 2000 and 2020, especially around Vastrapur Lake, revealed a significant decline in water coverage, referred to as 'blue cover', attributed to aggressive development. One notable instance involves a lake in Thaltej that has been completely replaced by a residential project and an AMC-operated water distribution centre. The Tribunal raised serious concerns regarding violations of environmental laws such as the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Given the environmental gravity of the issue, the case has been transferred to the Western Zonal Bench in Pune. Notices have been issued to the Central Pollution Control Board, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, and the District Magistrate of Ahmedabad. Their responses are expected before the next hearing on August 28, 2025, the bench said. (ANI)
