Land

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding construction of a multi storied building on wetland area, Ernakulam District, Kerala, 05/03/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Mather Nagar Residents Association Vs The District Collector, Ernakulam & Others dated 05/03/2018 regarding construction of a multi storied building on wetland area of Thrikkakkara North Village, Kalamassery, Ernakulam District, Kerala. Supreme Court sets aside the Order passed by the Kerala High Court which allowed the builder to continue construction and remanded the matter for a fresh decision after taking into account the detailed report submitted by the Sub-Collector, Fortkochi, Ernakulam District, Kerala.

Judgement Date: 
05/03/2018
Tags:
Wetlands, Land Use, Kerala, Ernakulam, Supreme Court, Buildings
Habitat And Urbanisation

Cabinet approves Rs 60,000-crore fund for urban housing scheme

The Union Cabinet today approved the creation of National Urban Housing Fund (NUHF) with Rs 60,000 crore in its kitty.

Publication Date: 
21/02/2018
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Housing, Buildings, Urbanisation, Housing Construction, Habitat And Urbanisation
Habitat And Urbanisation

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal construction by M/s SSM Builders & Promoters, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 13/02/2018

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S. P. Muthuraman Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/02/2018. M/s SSM Builders and Promoters has moved this Application for direction to refund the amount of Rs. 36 crores deposited by it with TNPCB along with the interest accrued thereupon.

Considering the default and conduct of the project proponent in commencing the construction without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance and the latent damage caused by such default/conduct NGT imposes an: 

Judgement Date: 
13/02/2018
Tags:
Buildings, Construction Industry, Environment Clearance (EC), Chennai (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Compensation, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
Energy

Dubai-based Lijan Greentech firms up plans to offer green energy solutions in India

Lijan Greentech India Pvt Ltd, a division of the Dubai-based Lijan Insulation Contracting LLC, has firmed up plans for offering green energy solutions in India.

Publication Date: 
08/01/2018
V.Sajeev Kumar
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Renewable Energy, India, Power Industry, Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Energy
Environment

Realtors fined, deny flouting NGT norms

GURUGRAM: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has penalised two developers — Tata Housing and Signature Builders — and three individual plot owners for violation of the National Gree

Publication Date: 
05/01/2018
Times Of India (Gurgaon)
Tags:
Haryana, Construction Industry, Environment, Regulations, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Buildings
Energy

Towards a zero-emission, efficient, and resilient buildings and construction sector: Global Status Report 2017

The global buildings sector is growing at unprecedented rates, and it will continue to do so. Over the next 40 years, the world is expected to build 230 billion square metres in new construction – adding the equivalent of Paris to the planet every single week. This rapid growth is not without consequences.

Publication Date: 
11/12/2017
International Energy Agency
Tags:
Energy Efficiency, Energy Intensity, Buildings, Carbon Dioxide, India, Global
Environment

Shimla construction ban: Panel on NGT order fails to firm up action plan, govt mulls challenging ban

The committee that met on Monday was set-up after state Chief secretary V C Pharka held consultations with top secretaries, to discuss strategy to enforce the order

Publication Date: 
05/12/2017
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (T), Buildings, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Forests, Eco-Sensitive Zone, Environmental Security, Environment
Environment

NGT bans new construction in Shimla

“The roads of Shimla are choked due to which visitors and residents are stuck in traffic jams for hours together.

Publication Date: 
17/11/2017
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (T), Environmental Security, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Housing Construction, Buildings, Environment
Energy

Digitalization and energy

Digital technologies are everywhere, affecting the way we live, work, travel and play. Digitalization is helping improve the safety, productivity, accessibility and sustainability of energy systems around the world. But it is also raising new security and privacy risks, while disrupting markets, businesses and workers.

Publication Date: 
06/11/2017
International Energy Agency
Tags:
Energy, Energy Efficiency, Internet, India, Global, Transport, Buildings, Industry, Oil, Coal, Electricity, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Electric Vehicles
Habitat And Urbanisation

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of conditions of the Environmental Clearance by SSM Builders and Promoters, Chennai, 02/11/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S.P. Muthuraman Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/11/2017 regarding compliance by SSM Builders and Promoters on issues of source of water, use of energy efficient devices, ecologically and environmentally sensitive areas, natural topography, drainage system, rain water harvesting system, parking areas and compliance to other municipal and environmental laws.

Some of the directions of the Court are the following:

Judgement Date: 
02/11/2017
Tags:
Building Byelaws, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Tamil Nadu, Environment Clearance (EC), Buildings, Waste Management, Water Conservation, Wastewater Recycling

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