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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Illegal shops set up along Galleria Market Road, NGT serves notice to govt agencies in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated proceedings against CPCB, HSPCB, deputy commissioner, MCG commissioner and others over illegal commercial activities and environmental violations on a plot of land along the road leading to upscale Galleria market in in Sector 27. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shops, eateries and workshops have been set up illegally on the land by private respondents without obtaining approvals, including land-use clearance, building plans or environmental consents, a complaint filed by local resident Shiv Kumar Dubey said. Dubey, who claimed the unauthorised operations were causing severe pollution and endangering public health, filed the application under sections 14, 15 and 18 of the NGT Act, 2010, highlighting "rampant violations" in areas situated near Hamilton Court and Galleria Market. The plots in question include khasra numbers 446/1/1, 446/1/1/3, 458, 459 and 460. Saying the matter raises critical environmental concerns, the NGT bench — comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Dr Afroz Ahmad — on May 30 directed issuance of notices to the concerned respondents, asking them to submit replies before the next hearing on July 4. The complaint alleges these establishments engage in activities such as the illegal use and sale of diesel generator (DG) sets, open dumping and burning of waste, untreated sewage discharge and unregulated use of heavy vehicles. These operations, he says, have severely degraded air quality and increased noise pollution in the area. An inspection carried out by DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) on Feb 21 had confirmed illegal electricity connections and unauthorised power resale by two landlords. Following this, the electricity supply was disconnected, but the accused parties allegedly continued operations using DG sets in violation of environmental norms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dubey, who works in the vicinity, said on Wednesday the pollution from construction materials, vehicular dust and untreated waste has led to serious health issues among residents and workers. He claims that several complaints made to civic and environmental authorities since August 2024 have gone unanswered. The petitioner has sought immediate sealing of illegal operations, penalties on violators, cancellation of licences and a zoning audit to assess the scale of damage. He also invoked Article 21 of the Constitution, saying the right to a clean environment is an essential part of the right to life.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NGT issues notice to Odisha chief secretary, three others in legacy waste case
CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued show cause notice to the chief secretary, Odisha, secretary of the Housing and Urban Development department, Bargarh collector and executive officer of Bargarh municipality in connection with the alleged non-compliance of order regarding removal of legacy waste from Bargarh town for more than a decade. NGT's east zone bench comprising Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member) and Dr Arun Kumar Verma (Expert Member) observed, 'In the circumstances, we find sufficient justification in this particular matter where action should be taken for prosecution of the authorities who have not complied with the Tribunal's order by initiation of prosecution under Section 26 of NGT Act, 2010.' 'However, before proceeding further in the matter, we find it appropriate to give a last opportunity to the concerned authorities hence we give opportunity to respondents to show cause as to why appropriate directions be not issued for initiation of prosecution against them for committing offence by non-complying and disobeying the directions of the Tribunal and thereby, attracting the provisions of Section 26 of NGT Act, 2010,' the bench stated. Response by the said authorities shall be submitted within one month, the bench added, further posting the matter to July 28. As per section 26 of the National Green Tribunal Act, non-compliance of direction of Tribunal is an offence for which punishment as prescribed includes imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to Rs 10,000 crore. Ramakanta Rout and six other residents of Purushotam Nagar in ward no 15 under Bargarh Municipality area filed the petition seeking criminal proceedings against the authorities for non-compliance of orders the Tribunal had issued on March 23, 2023. Advocates Sankar Prasad Pani and Ashutosh Padhy represented the petitioners.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
NGT pulls up authorities over non-removal of legacy waste in Bargarh
1 2 Cuttack: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to the chief secretary, secretary, housing & urban development department, collector (Bargarh) and executive officer of Bargarh municipality to show cause within one month as to why they should not face trial for non-compliance of orders regarding removal of legacy waste dumped for the past 10 to 15 years in Bargarh town. NGT's east zone bench in Kolkata was hearing a petition seeking criminal proceedings against authorities for non-compliance of orders the tribunal issued on March 23, 2023. The legacy waste dump sites has resulted in huge damage to the environment and posed health hazards to the population in the vicinity of such dump sites. In the order uploaded on Wednesday (May 28), the bench comprising Sudhir Agarwal (judicial member) and Dr Arun Kumar Verma (expert member) said, "Under these circumstances, we find sufficient justification in this particular matter where action should be taken for prosecution of the authorities who have not complied with the tribunal's order by initiation of prosecution under Section 26 of NGT Act, 2010." "However, before proceeding further, we find it appropriate to give a last opportunity to the concerned authorities hence we give opportunity to respondents to show cause as to why appropriate directions be not issued for initiation of prosecution against them for committing offence by non-complying and disobeying the directions of tribunal and thereby, attracting the provisions of Section 26 of NGT Act, 2010," the bench added and scheduled the matter for July 28. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ele criou a primeira plataforma de terceirização de mão de obra e já faturou milhões Russel Serviços Saiba Mais Undo Section 26 of National Green Tribunal Act, says that non-compliance of direction of tribunal is an offence for which punishment as prescribed includes imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to Rs 10 crore. Ramakanta Rout and six other residents of Purushotam Nagar in ward no. 15 under Bargarh municipality area filed the petition. Advocates Sankar Prasad Pani and Ashutosh Padhy represented the petitioners. On March 23, 2023, the tribunal disposed of the petition with a direction to Bargarh municipality to ensure complete treatment of legacy waste of over 51,000 metric tonnes through bio-mining/micro composting centres/material recovery facilities by Dec 31, 2023. The tribunal also directed the state govt to immediately deposit Rs 1.84 crore in an ESCROW account to be utilised for the remediation measures by Bargarh municipality. "More than two years have passed but the concerned authorities have not taken care to take directions seriously and take steps towards their compliance. But it appears that there is a lackadaisical approach adopted by the said authorities with regard to directions issued by tribunal," the bench remarked, adding, "The state of affairs as noticed is very unsatisfactory, particularly, when it relates to serious contamination and pollution of environment i.e. , contamination of land as well as river water." "We also do not find any effective explanation or reason in the affidavit of district collector (Bargarh) as to why for the last more than two years, it was not possible to comply with the tribunal's directions. On this aspect, the reply is virtually silent. The only reason, therefore, evident is, lack of sincerity and seriousness on the part of authorities concerned towards preservation of environment and compliance of directions of Tribunal," the bench observed.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
NGT warns Odisha officials of prosecution over waste management lapses in Bargarh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has issued notices to the State of Odisha, the Bargarh District Collector, and the municipal authorities of Bargarh town, seeking an explanation as to why prosecution should not be initiated against them for failing to comply with its 2023 directives on municipal waste management and for allowing continued pollution in the region. The Bench, comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member) and Dr. Arun Kumar Verma (Expert Member), expressed strong dissatisfaction with what it termed the 'lackadaisical approach' of the authorities. It observed that the repeated non-compliance could attract penal action under Section 26 of the NGT Act, 2010. The matter stems from a petition filed by Ramakanta Rout, a resident of Bargarh, who alleged that land in Ward 15 of Bargarh Municipality was being used as an unscientific dumping ground. He further raised concerns about severe contamination of the Jeera River - a critical drinking water source for the town - due to untreated municipal waste discharge. In its judgment dated March 23, 2023, the Tribunal had directed the State to deposit over ₹1.84 crore into an ESCROW account for environmental remediation. It also mandated the installation of five Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and completion of bio-mining of legacy waste by December 31, 2023. Additionally, the Amasranga waste facility was to be brought into compliance with environmental norms. However, an inspection by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) in January 2025, and a subsequent affidavit filed earlier this month, revealed substantial non-compliance. The report stated that the penalty amount had not been deposited, STPs remained uninstalled, and bio-mining was incomplete. Untreated sewage was continuing to pollute the Jeera River, and water samples from the river and nearby groundwater sources indicated contamination beyond permissible limits. In an affidavit dated May 12, 2025, the District Collector of Bargarh cited progress, including the receipt of ₹1.21 crore for bio-mining and a revised proposal for a single wastewater treatment plant. However, the Tribunal found these claims inadequate, stating that the directions issued in 2023 had remained largely unimplemented even after more than two years. The Bench has granted the respondents - namely the State of Odisha, the District Collector, and Bargarh Municipality - one month to show cause why prosecution should not be initiated under Section 26 of the NGT Act. This provision allows for imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to ₹10 crore, or both, for failure to comply with Tribunal orders. Further, the Member Secretary of the OSPCB has been asked to explain why no penal action or environmental compensation has been imposed on the violators despite the documented breaches. The matter is listed for the next hearing on July 28. Shankar Pani, counsel for the petitioner, noted that it was a rare instance of the Tribunal contemplating prosecution against government functionaries for repeated defiance of its orders.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
BJP-led Delhi govt moves SC to withdraw seven cases filed by previous AAP regime challenging LG's role
New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) The BJP-led Delhi Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to withdraw seven petitions filed during the tenure of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regime challenging the constitutional authority and role of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in various government bodies and decisions. Appearing before a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that the Delhi Government now seeks to withdraw all seven pending cases. 'These matters should not trouble this Court anymore,' submitted ASG Bhati while requesting the court to take the withdrawal request on record. Responding to the submission, the Supreme Court bench directed the matter to be listed on Friday for further consideration. One of the seven cases included in the withdrawal plea relates to the Supreme Court's earlier stay on the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) direction that had appointed the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi as the Chairman of a High-Level Committee constituted for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. The AAP government, under whose tenure the appeal was filed, had challenged this appointment under Section 22 of the NGT Act, contending that the order violated the constitutional scheme governing Delhi's administration. It argued that the LG is only a constitutional figurehead, with real executive power limited to three subjects: police, public order, and land and therefore, the NGT's decision undermined the elected government's authority. The Supreme Court will now consider the BJP-led government's request to formally withdraw the cases on the next scheduled hearing. UNI SNG RN
