Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Shafi Mohammed Meer Vs State of Maharashtra &Ors dated 20/03/2015 regarding vehicular pollution caused by auto-rickshaws in Mumbai and Thane region.

Order of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in the matter of Dr. Mahesh Vijay Bedekar Vs The State of Maharashtra dated 13/03/2015 regarding nuisance created in various cities by organization of various festivals such as Ganesh Utsav, Navaratri Utsav, Dahi Handi, etc.

The issue raised relates to various illegalities in connection with the said festivals as well as in connection with the processions and gatherings associated with the aforesaid festivals.   

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Dharam Raj Vs State of Maharashtra dated 09/03/2015 regarding the running of abattoir at the site near Idgah Maindan.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Village Panchayat of Top VsThe State of Maharashtra dated 09/02/2015 regarding regarding installation of municipal solild waste (MSW) plant at village Top, District Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Promoters and Builders Association of Pune Versus The State of Maharashtra & Ors dated 03/12/2014 regarding the judgment of the Bombay High Court dated 8.10.2010, inter alia, holding that “excavation activity even for the purposes of laying
foundation of the building would still attract rigours of Section 48(7) of the Revenue Code”. Under the aforesaid provision of the Code extraction of minerals by any person without assignment of any right by the State Government makes such person liable to penalty, as prescribed.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Bhausaheb S/o Bhimaji Kulat & Anr. V/s State of Maharashtra & Ors. dated 05/11/2014 regarding disposal of garbage in Ahmedngar city.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Ratandeep Rangari Vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors dated 31/10/2014 regarding the alleged violation of MoEF norms banning use of coal with more than 34% ash content.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Bench, Pune) in the matter of Shivaji Suryabhan Sangle V/s The State of Maharashtra & Others dated 07/07/2014 on whether laying down of underground pipeline, which allegedly passes through the private forest, does require permission of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of AWAAZ Foundation & Others Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 29/05/2014 regarding illegal dredging activities in the coastal and river areas of the State of Maharashtra, inaction on part of the authorities to control the illegal activities of illegal sand mining/dredging of sand, transportation thereof.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Dilip Bhoyar Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 29/04/2014 regarding three issues namely; (i) improper loading/unloading of coal in the Railway siding at Wani Railway Station, (ii) unscientific activity of storage of coal in Lalpuriya area of Wani by the Respondent Nos.10 to 12, and (iii) air pollution in the area of Wani Tahsil, including Wani town, due to improper activities of excavation, transportation and loading/unloading of coal.