The state government has assured legal action against Chauhan brothers, who are relatives of former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, for selling mines lease to UltraTech Cement in an alleged violation

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Anil Kumar Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 24/03/2014 regarding M/s Hanuman Mineral and Grinding Mill, Tehla Road, Rajgarh. It was submitted that the unit was located in the vicinity of the residential area and was causing pollution to the residents as well to the educational institutions located in the area.

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/judgment/152_2014(MApp)(CZ)24March2014_final_order.pdf

The state bird conservation plan is caught up in bureaucratic red-tapism.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Villagers of Village Doongri Khurd Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. dated 20/03/2014 regarding mines under operation in village of Doongri Khurd, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board has submitted before the tribunal that out of 12 mines under operation , only six have been granted pollution control and for the remaining pollution control has not been granted and thus have been ordered to be closed-down.

Elderly people with hypertension, diabetes and high protein in urine, are always at risk of renal diseases.

Udaipur: Despite restrictions on growing BT Cotton (Bacillus thuringiensis) in the state, mass cultivation of the crop has been reported at various tribaldominant tehsils in Udaipur adjoining Gujar

Jaipur: A recently released medical check up report of 60 lakh school children in the state showed that there are 45,453 kids suffering from dental problems and over 60,000 school children found suffering from different kinds of skin disorders.

Less attention on hygiene is one of the major causes of health-related issues among government school children.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of M/s Maruti Mills Pvt. Ltd. Vs Balotra Water Pollution Control Board Ors. dated 07/03/2014 regarding pollution caused by textile industries in Balotra, Rajasthan’s Barmer district. This matter has been received upon transfer from the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur.

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/30-2014(THC)(OA)_7Mar2014.pdf

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Nalwaya Minerals India Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of Rajasthan Ors. dated 07/03/2014 regarding closure of mining activity of the Applicant, Rajasthan. The Applicant has been carrying on mining activity since 1963. Lastly, they were granted diversion permission for a period of ten years vide order dated 08.08.2000 vide annexure–8. Thereafter, upon expiry of the said period, the diversion permission has not been granted resulting closure of the mining activity of the Applicant.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of M/s Shiva Recycling Energy Vs. Raj. S.P.C. B. & Ors. dated 07/03/2014 regarding pollution caused by industry. The Tribunal has pointed out in its order that reports show that the Applicant is violating the prescribed parameters and is causing emissions in violation to the prescribed standards. This obviously means that the industry is a seriously polluting industry.

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