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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding declaring a water body in NCT Delhi as wetland, 10/10/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 10/10/2019 regarding declaring a water body falling partly in NCT Delhi and partly in Haryana as a wetland.

Judgement Date: 
10/10/2019
Tags:
Water Resources, Delhi, Haryana, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Wetland
Water Resources

Water and related statistics 2019

The present publication is biennial and attempts to cover a wide range of data on water and related resources in the country. It comprises three chapters along with related appendix tables. Summary tables and charts have been included within the chapters to facilitate overview and better understanding. The introduction presents inter-alia the global water scenario.

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Central Water Commission (CWC)
Tags:
Water Resources, India, Statistics, Groundwater, Irrigation, Rainfall
Climate Change

Comprehensive institutional review for climate resilient agriculture

Pakistan is vulnerable to climate change impacts. Like many developing countries, it is also facing the challenge of dealing with governance of climate change and restructuring associated institutions. It is estimated that the future cost of climate impact would be around $6 billion to $14 billion annually over the next 40 years.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2019
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Tags:
Climate Change, Agriculture, Water Resources, Pakistan
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions on the flood plain of River Kapali at Nalanga, District Bhadrak, Odisha, 26/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kalpana Mallik Vs Aditya Prasad Padhi & Others dated 26/09/2019 regarding illegal constructions on the flood plain of River Kapali at Nalanga, District Bhadrak, Odisha. The application sought implementation of the NGT Order of October 23, 2017 for removing structures within the buffer/green areas.

Judgement Date: 
26/09/2019
Tags:
Kapali, Rivers, Bhadrak (D), Orissa (Odisha), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal operation of a drinking water unit in Ahinsangar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 24/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vinod Kumar Jaiswal Vs State of Maharashtra dated 24/09/2019 regarding illegal running of an industrial unit for manufacturing of packaged drinking water in CTS No. 12369/361, Plot No. 40, Ahinsangar, Aurangabad which is stated to be a residential area. Unauthorized drawal of groundwater through dug well and bore well has also been alleged.

Judgement Date: 
24/09/2019
Tags:
Drinking Water, Water Supply, Aurangabad (T), Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), Groundwater, Municipal Corporations, Industry
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of garbage and encroachment of pond in Pratap Pur, Rewari District, Haryana, 18/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sudhir Bhargawa Vs State of Haryana dated 18/09/2019 regarding dumping of garbage and encroachment of pond in Pratap Pur area of Rewari District, Haryana.

Judgement Date: 
18/09/2019
Tags:
Water Resources, Waste Disposal, Rewari (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Haryana, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Water Pollution, Land Encroachments
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal filling of wetland, Hoogly, West Bengal, 16/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Save Green Association, Konnagar, Hoogly Vs State of West Bengal dated 16/09/2019 regarding illegal filling of wetland adjacent to Hindustan Motor Factory, Hooghly, West Bengal.

Judgement Date: 
16/09/2019
Tags:
Wetlands, Hoogly, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, West Bengal
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal encroachment of three ponds, village Sadullapur, Meerut District, 16/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amarpal Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 16/09/2019 regarding illegal encroachment of three ponds in village Sadullapur/Chandpura Pargana-Sarava, Tehsil and District Meerut resulting in flooding with effluents.

Judgement Date: 
16/09/2019
Tags:
Water Resources, Land Encroachments, Meerut (D), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Floods
Dams/ Irrigation

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding use of explosive material without permission for constructing dams and water bodies, Maharashtra, 16/09/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Dilip Buildcon Ltd. Vs State of Maharahstra dated 16/09/2019 regarding irreparable loss and injury being caused to water bodies and dams constructed by the Government for which explosive material is alleged to have been used without permission being obtained. The use of gelatine is stated to be a fundamental issue of security. The applicant has requested for cases to be lodged against the offenders under Section 420 of I.P.C.

Judgement Date: 
16/09/2019
Tags:
Dams/ Irrigation, Maharashtra, Supreme Court, Water Resources
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding contamination of ground water in Delhi, 11/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item Published in “Hindustan Times” dated 19.06.2015 Titled “Dirty flows your drinking water” authored by Ritam Haldar” dated 11/09/2019 regarding contamination of ground water in Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
11/09/2019
Tags:
Groundwater Pollution, Delhi, Water Conservation, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Roof Top Water Harvesting, Urban Water Harvesting, Wastewater Recycling, Urban Water Supply, Water Policy

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