03 Oct 2024
This update highlights recent developments in Indian environmental law from September 2024, including judicial pronouncements, regulatory measures and administrative actions.
In September 2024, the Supreme Court issued rulings on several important matters, including setting aside an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to close a garbage plant in Pune, and holding department heads responsible for non-compliance with NGT orders.
On the regulatory front, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued guidelines for imposing environmental compensation (EC) under various waste management rules, including those for hazardous waste, batteries, and e-waste.
Additionally, CPCB also issued guidelines for establishing recycling plants for plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear in coastal areas.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced a revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR) to combat air pollution. This revised plan includes stricter regulations on construction activities, diesel generator usage, and vehicle movement during high-pollution periods.
These key developments are discussed in detail below.
1.1 Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside an order of the NGT which directed the Pune Municipal Corporation to shut down a garbage plant in Baner and relocate it to another site. The NGT had directed such closure and shifting on the basis of violations of environmental norms by the plant.
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