118 National Green Tribunal judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 4 of 5.
National Green Tribunal mandates medical board assessment for injury claims arising from industrial blast, establishing procedural safeguards for compensation under environmental law.
NGT clarifies that construction within 15 meters of river high flood level violates MP Land Development Rules, 2012. Key ruling on environmental buffer zones and procedural compliance.
NGT holds that Environmental Impact Assessment is mandatory for dredging near turtle nesting beaches, even if distance seems negligible. Key precedent for coastal development cases.
National Green Tribunal initiates suo moto action against illegal brick kilns in Ratapani Tiger Reserve buffer zone, affirming strict environmental protections under Air and Water Acts.
NGT recognizes pollution-induced school boycott as environmental violation under Air Act, 1981; directs site inspection and joint committee to assess health and educational impact.
National Green Tribunal clarifies that environmental tribunals lack jurisdiction to adjudicate title disputes over wetlands; such matters rest solely with revenue and civil courts.
National Green Tribunal directs halt to sewage-fed agriculture in Bhopal, affirming strict liability under EPA 1986 and Water Act 1974 for toxic water discharge.
NGT holds that pre-1980 public roads recorded as 'Gair Mumkin Sadak' in revenue records are exempt from Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, affirming customary easement rights.
NGT holds that illegal industrial encroachments violating development regulations can trigger jurisdiction under EPA, 1986 if they cause or apprehend environmental harm, even if underlying laws are not in Schedule I.
National Green Tribunal directs formation of a joint committee to investigate pollution of River Balwanti, establishing that environmental harm demands coordinated state agency response.
National Green Tribunal dismisses application as withdrawn after full remediation of drainage and waste issues, setting precedent for voluntary compliance in environmental cases.
NGT holds that state notifications exempting sand mining from environmental clearances violate national environmental law and cannot override statutory mandates under MMDR Act.
NGT holds that operating industries on nalla land without CTE/CTO violates environmental statutes. Consent under Water and Air Acts is non-negotiable, even for green-category units.
NGT directs inquiry into illegal open burning of municipal waste in Bhopal, affirming statutory obligations under SWM Rules 2016 and Environment Protection Act, 1986.
NGT directs joint committee to investigate illegal mining in Madhya Pradesh, emphasizing statutory compliance under MMDR and Environment Protection Acts.
NGT holds that cement manufacturers purchasing illegally mined limestone may be held liable for environmental degradation, establishing duty of due diligence under NGT Act.
NGT invokes suo moto powers to address illegal river encroachment and pollution, affirming its authority to act on media reports under environmental law.
National Green Tribunal clarifies that letter petitions on environmental grievances may be transferred to the appropriate zone bench, reinforcing procedural fairness under NGT Act.
National Green Tribunal initiates suo moto action against Chhattisgarh for supplying sewage-contaminated water, affirming the right to clean water as part of Article 21 and environmental duty.
NGT directs Madhya Pradesh to submit detailed report on utilization of Rs. 27 crore deposited for compensatory afforestation under Bharat Mala project, reinforcing statutory obligation to restore forest cover.
NGT holds that compensation for firecracker factory blast victims must follow Sarla Verma framework, with remaining dues to be paid promptly and disputes referable to civil courts.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh's Kharun river, directing joint committee probe and strict enforcement of environmental norms.
NGT directs impleadment of multiple agencies for Futala Lake cleanup, establishing that environmental remediation cannot rest solely on municipal bodies.
National Green Tribunal holds that environmental clearances issued without SEIAA approval violate EIA Notification 2006 and are void ab initio, reinforcing procedural safeguards under environmental law.