CPCB asked to submit action report against ‘violator’ units

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report on action taken against over 50,000 industries operating in residential areas without requisite approvals in the Capital.
The report received from CPCB shows that certain steps have been taken including constitution of a two-member committee. However, the report of the action taken has not been furnished. The CPCB may accordingly secure and furnish report from the said two-member committee within one month.

NGT saw red, government plans to ease green norms for reality

Union environment ministry approved changes in Environment Impact Assessment to exempt realty projects below 50,000 square metres of built-up area from seeking prior environment clearance (EC).

New buildings or expansion projects less than 50,000 square meters would not require environment clearance.

None of the relaxations would cover coastal zones, forest area and protected area which would continue to be regulated under the respective Acts.