National Green Tribunal Orders Authorities to Comply with Environmental Norms in Noida and Greater Noida

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the authorities to submit a list of ongoing projects violating environmental norms in Noida and Greater Noida. The tribunal is closely monitoring compliance by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). The NGT has also allowed the applicant to submit a comprehensive list of projects violating environmental norms to both UPPCB and GNIDA within four weeks. The directions were issued during a recent hearing of an ongoing case alleging unlicensed construction activities across Noida and Greater Noida.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NGT has directed the authorities to submit a comprehensive list of ongoing projects violating environmental norms in Noida and Greater Noida within four weeks.
  • The tribunal is monitoring compliance by the UPPCB and GNIDA.
  • The UPPCB has identified five major under-construction projects, four of which have received closure orders under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act.
  • Environmental compensation has been imposed on four of the projects.
  • A joint committee constituted by the district administration inspected two sites in August and found that construction was partially ongoing, with plotted areas visible on site.
  • The Greater Noida authority has submitted details showing several plots with built-up areas close to 4,800 sqm and 4,450 sqm.

Statistics:

  • Over Rs.100 crore worth of land was freed from encroachments during demolition and anti-encroachment actions taken by the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration in 2025.
  • The joint committee inspected two sites in August and found that construction was partially ongoing.
  • The Greater Noida authority has submitted details showing several plots with built-up areas close to 4,800 sqm and 4, 450 sqm.
  • The next date of hearing is fixed for January 5, 2026.

Sources:

  • "National Green Tribunal allows applicant to submit list of projects violating environmental norms in Noida and Greater Noidan." - Hindustan Times (2023)
  • "NGT Issues Directions to Authorities in Ongoing Case Alleging Unlicensed Construction Activities in Noida and Greater Noida." - Hindustan Times (2023)