Habitat And Urbanisation

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding demolition of twin 40 storey towers of Supertech, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 31/08/2021

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Supertech Limited Vs Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association & Others dated 31/08/2021.

The Supreme Court directed the demolition of twin 40 storey towers (Apex and Ceyane) in the Emerald Court project of Supertech Ltd in Noida for violation of building norms. The work of demolition should be carried out within a period of three months and must be carried out by Supertech Limited at its own cost under the supervision of the officials of NOIDA.

Judgement Date: 
31/08/2021
Tags:
Buildings, Building Byelaws, Corruption, Noida, Supreme Court, High Court, Uttar Pradesh
Habitat And Urbanisation

Joint Committee report on illegal constructions in Pawananagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 11/08/2021

Joint Committee report in O.A. 33/2018 (WZ) in the matter of Sanjay Bhegade & Others Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 11/08/2021.

The matter related to illegal constructions in Pawananagar, Pune, Maharashtra.

Judgement Date: 
11/08/2021
Tags:
Buildings, Forests, Land Use, Pune (D), Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, River Pollution
Habitat And Urbanisation

Net-zero buildings: where do we stand?

A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), supported by professional services firm, Arup, calls on the built environment industry to adopt a whole life-cycle approach to assessing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings.

Publication Date: 
08/07/2021
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Tags:
Green House Gases, Buildings, Construction Industry, Global
Climate Change

A practical guide to climate-resilient buildings & communities

This practical guide demonstrates how buildings and community spaces can be constructed to increase their resilience to climate change, especially in developing countries where structures are largely self-built.

Publication Date: 
06/07/2021
UNEP
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Buildings, Extreme Weather Events, India, Global
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a building in prohibited area of blue flood line of Pawana river, Pune, Maharashtra, 09/06/2021

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tanaji Balasaheb Gambhire Vs Union of India & Others dated 09/06/2021.

Judgement Date: 
09/06/2021
Tags:
Rivers, Buildings, Pune, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Environment Clearance (EC), Solid Waste, Maharashtra
Biodiversity

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding constructions within Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 01/06/2021

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Umashankar Patwa & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 01/06/2021.

The question in consideration was whether Hindustan Institute of Technology & Management and Anand Engineering College are within the wildlife sanctuary notified by Uttar Pradesh as “Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary” vide Notification dated March 27, 1991 in district Agra, under Section 18 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Judgement Date: 
01/06/2021
Tags:
Sanctuaries, Birds, Agra (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Buildings
Industry

Chemicals of concern in the building and construction sector

This report aims at providing an overview of the challenge that chemicals of concern pose in the context of products relevant for the building and construction sector.

Publication Date: 
05/05/2021
UNEP
Tags:
Chemical Industry, Buildings, Construction Industry
Energy

Renewable energy policies for cities: buildings

Buildings are the most prominent feature of most cities, occupying large areas to provide homes and services for residents. Buildings are also among the biggest users of energy and contribute substantially to greenhouse gas emissions.

Publication Date: 
01/05/2021
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Tags:
Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Urbanisation, Buildings, India, Global
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal groundwater extraction for Prateek Grand City, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 09/04/2021

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajpal Singh Kandhari & Others Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 09/04/2021.

Judgement Date: 
09/04/2021
Tags:
Groundwater, Housing Construction, Buildings, Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA), Ghaziabad (T), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Tubewells, Compensation, Water Demand
Habitat And Urbanisation

Report by the Roads & Buildings Department, Telangana on allegations of flouting of environmental norms while demolishing the old secretariat building, Telangana, 08/04/2021

Reply by Roads & Buildings Department, Telangana in the matter of Anumula Revanth Reddy Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2021.

The matter related to allegations of flouting of environmental norms while demolishing the old secretariat building, Telangana.

Judgement Date: 
08/04/2021
Tags:
Buildings, Waste Management, Building Materials, Telangana, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Hussain Sagar, Lake Pollution, Environment Clearance (EC)

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