Air Pollution

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding severe air pollution in Delhi NCR, 18/11/2024

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/11/2024.

Judgement Date: 
18/11/2024
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, Delhi, Supreme Court, Agriculture, Farm Residues, Health Effects
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Delhi STPs polluting Yamuna, 03/05/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Why 75 % of Delhi’s STPs aren’t ready to tackle Yamuna stink" appearing in The Times of India dated 19.02.2024 dated 03/05/2024.

Judgement Date: 
03/05/2024
Tags:
Yamuna, Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), River Pollution, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
Transport

Rationalising of parking charges for private vehicles in NCR

about the lack of progress in implementing parking reforms in Delhi and the NCR. These reforms are seen as crucial to reducing air pollution, particularly from private vehicles. It has issued a notice in this regard dated April 24, 2024. Transport contributes significantly to air pollution in NCR, especially during winter.

Publication Date: 
24/04/2024
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM)
Tags:
Parking Pricing, Parking Policy, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding rain water harvesting systems in Delhi, 24/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahesh Chandra Saxena Vs Central Pollution Control Board & Others dated 24/04/2024.

The matter related to rain water harvesting systems in Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
24/04/2024
Tags:
Water Harvesting, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Roof Top Water Harvesting
Water Resources

Exploring ways to fill Delhi’s unmet water needs

Delhi—a city and union territory of India containing the country’s capital, New Delhi—continues to grow in population, posing challenges to civic agencies in the provision of citizens’ essential needs.

Publication Date: 
18/04/2024
Observer Research Foundation
Tags:
Water Demand, Water Supply, Interstate Disputes, Groundwater Pollution, Delhi
Health

Order of the Delhi High Court regarding measures to improve medical services in Delhi, 16/04/2024

Order of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Court on its Own Motion Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2024.

The Dr. S K Sarin Committee of doctors constituted by the Delhi HC submitted its interim report and recommendations, April 1, 2024. The committee of doctors recommended a number of immediate, short term as well as intermediate and long term measures. The immediate measures have been recommended for implementation within thirty days.

Judgement Date: 
16/04/2024
Tags:
Health Care, Health Policy, Delhi, High Court
Environment

Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars in Hauz Khas village, Delhi, 16/04/2024

Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes in Hauz Khas village. Events like live music events on open rooftops using loudspeakers and other sound equipment were being held.

Judgement Date: 
16/04/2024
Tags:
Noise Pollution, Noise Pollution Control, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Water Supply

Status report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi regarding regulation of borewells in Delhi, 15/04/2024

Status report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi in the matter of Pritipal Sharma Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 15/04/2024.

The matter related to regulation of borewells in Delhi. The report was in compliance to the NGT order, March 18, 2024.

The Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi convened a meeting of the officers from Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi Police, Urban Development Department, Revenue department and other concerned departments on April 12, 2024.

Judgement Date: 
15/04/2024
Tags:
Water Demand, Delhi, Urban Water Supply, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
Air Pollution

Implementation and review of the updated/ revised plan of action for prevention and control of paddy stubble burning in 2024

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas has issued a directive emphasizing stricter measures to control paddy stubble burning during the 2024 harvest season. This directive was issued on April 12, 2024.

Publication Date: 
12/04/2024
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Crop Residues, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
Water Resources

Report to the NGT on steps taken for demarcation of land of johad/pond situated in village Kanganheri, Delhi, 09/04/2024

Report by SDM, Kapashera alongwith joint committee report dated April 9, 2024. The NGT directed a joint committee of stakeholder agencies for demarcation of land of johad/pond situated in village Kanganheri, New Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
09/04/2024
Tags:
Water Resources, Land Encroachments, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court

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