Though a power connection is issued only after a unit has sought consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), this norm is observed more in the breach.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Krishan Kant Singh Vs. M/s. Hindustan Cocacola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Mehdiganj, Rajatalab, Varanasi & Others dated 17/11/2014 regarding pollution of river Ganga.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Sustainability and Human Resources Vs The State of Madhya Pradesh dated 17/11/2014 regarding non compliance by the Madhya Pradesh Medical & Health Department and hospitals pathological laboratories etc. in the city of Bhopal with regard to the implementation of Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, improper disposal and discarding of such material into the open areas, streets and the lakes of Bhopal resulting pollution and endangering the health of the citizens.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Shri Sant Dasganu Maharaj Shetkari Sangh Akolner, Taluka : Nagar, VS The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. dated 10/11/2014 regarding groundwater pollution caused by leakages of petroleum storage tanks and pipe lines installed by the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd at At Akolner, Tq. Nagar, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of T. Muruganandam & Ors. V/s Union of India & Ors. dated 10/11/2014 regarding Environmental Clearance granted to M/s IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd. by Ministry of Environment and Forests for setting up of 2x600 MW and 3x800 MW imported Coal Based Thermal Power Plant at villages Kottatai, Ariyagoshti, Villianallur and Silambimangalam in Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.

Of balance 15 leases that paid stamp duty only ten to be considered for renewal, as five are being investigated for violations

After the news that there has been a rise in cases of cancer in five villages around the Chhapraula Industrial Area in Greater Noida district of Uttar Pradesh due to groundwater contamination, a pe

INDORE: Taking cognizance of pollution caused due to slaughterhouse at Scheme no.

To check the pollution emanating from brick kilns, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and the office of the Deputy Commissioner to close kilns ru

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has deployed two machines in the city to measure the dust particles, after it received a written application from NGO Common Man.

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