Justice Swatanter Kumar

Experts stress stricter implementation of laws to combat pollution

Fuel substitution policy, quicker transition to BS VI norms, electric charging points across the nation, holding authorities accountable could be some measures to cope air pollution.

Dec 24, 2018, 13:55 PM IST

NGT notice to Centre on air pollution caused by ships

The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by lawyer Shibani Ghosh seeking directions to monitor the pollution caused by ships and vessels entering the Indian maritime coastal waters and submit a report to the NGT.

Jul 17, 2017, 20:19 PM IST

Tell us one place where Ganga is clean: NGT asks Centre

Expressing open displeasure over the government's lackadaisical approach towards ensuring cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of the Ganga, NGT said "we take it that almost nothing has happened in reality."

Oct 09, 2015, 20:09 PM IST

NGT slams Numaligarh Refinery for cutting trees in Kaziranga

The National Green Tribunal has pulled up Numaligarh Refinery Limited for cutting trees to construct a boundary wall for a golf course in the 'No- Development Zone' in Kaziranga National Park in Assam, saying its forest clearance was an "abuse of law".

Oct 09, 2015, 18:17 PM IST

NGT uneveils stage-wise plan for Ganga rejuvenation

The green panel said it intended to take the issue of rejuvenation of Ganga stage-wise to clean up the 2,500 km stretch of the river spanning several northern and eastern states.

Oct 06, 2015, 23:05 PM IST

NGT slams Assam govt over delay in report on Kaziranga

The National Green Tribunal has slammed Assam government for delay in preparing a project report on measures to curb growing wildlife casualties due to vehicular movement on the national highway passing through the Kaziranga National Park.

Sep 30, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

Tree felling in East Delhi: NGT notice to Delhi govt

The National Green Tribunal on Friday directed Delhi government to ensure that no trees are cut on the service lane in East Delhi's Yamuna Vihar area.

Sep 11, 2015, 22:44 PM IST

Deconcretisation of trees: NGT slams DDA over delay in report

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday rapped the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not submitting report on deconcretisation of trees in the capital, even when five panels were formed to monitor the matter over a year ago.

Sep 10, 2015, 18:04 PM IST