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Noida: Irked by adjournments sought by developers, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) gave an ultimatum to all builders accused of extracting groundwat.
NGT orders UPPCB to address establishments lacking NOCs, fined Rs 1 lakh later waived. Notable entities like Apple Tree Clarks Inn Hotel mentioned. Dr Afroz Ahmad's involvement highlighted. Next hearing on May 9.
Greater Noida: NGT has said that notices should be issued to all builders in Bisrakh and government offices that extract groundwater illegally.
The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to submit a detailed report on establishments operating without environmental clearance in Ghaziabad district. The tribunal warned that the UPPCB could be liable for environmental compensation and the officers responsible could be prosecuted for abetting pollution. The UPPCB had previously issued show-cause notices to 20 establishments for operating without consent. However, the NGT found the report submitted by the UPPCB to be unsatisfactory.
The district administration on Wednesday fined 13 developers Rs 5 lakh each for extracting groundwater to carry out construction in their projects in