PILs and Cases
Polavaram Multi-purpose Irrigation Project
Status:
Disposed of
Particular:
Challenge environmental clearance of the Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Multipurpose Project/ Polavaram (Indirasagar Dam) in West Godavari District Andhra Pradesh which is in complete violation of the EIA Notification, 1994
Date of filing:
23-01-2006
Case filed at:
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
Niyamgiri Mining Case - Orissa
Status:
CEC prepared the report against mining and sent for the perusal of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Particular:
Mining at Niyamgiri Hills, Lanjigarh, Orissa for Vedanta Alumina Ltd. - Filed By AME
Case filed at:
Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
Teesta III Hydroelectric Project, Sikkim
Status:
Disposed of
Particular:
Challenge the Environmental Clearance of Teesta stage III hydro electric project (1200 MW) near the village Chungthang in the District North, Sikkim., which is proposed to be undertaken by M/s Teesta Urja Limited, New Delhi
Date of filing:
13-09-2006
Case filed at:
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
Adivasi Kranti Sangathan v. State of Orissa (Anantpur)
Status:
The case is still pending for disposal.
Particular:
Tree felling by OFDC in complete violation of the working plan prepared by Orissa Government.
Case filed at:
Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
Affected Citizens of Teesta (Dawa Lepcha, Secretary) v. MoEF
Status:
The case is still pending for disposal.
Particular:
Project Activities with in the Kaziranga National park in direct contravention of the Supreme Court order.
Case filed at:
Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
BCTI v. State of Himachal Pradesh
Status:
The case is still pending for disposal
Particular:
Diversion of forest land for non agricultural use( building of Kol dam by NHPC, submerging 120 hectares of sanctuary). No prior permission obtained.
Case filed at:
Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
Atul Bharadwaj V.State of Himachal Pradesh(BEAG)
Status:
The case is still pending for disposal
Particular:
Diversion of forestland for construction of a hotel in Himachal, violation of FCA, 1980
Case filed at:
Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
Umbarshet Bauxite Mine by M/s Ashapura Mines Ltd.,Maharashtra
Status:
Disposed of
Particular:
Challenge the environmental clearance to Rovale Bauxite Mine by M/s Ashapura Mines Ltd.and to the project Umbarshet Bauxite Mine by M/s Ashapura Mines Ltd.,Maharashtra which is in violation of EIA Notification,1994
Date of filing:
28-03-07
Case filed at:
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
Palamaneri Hydroelectric Project, Uttarakhand
Status:
Disposed of
Particular:
Challenge the Environmental Clearance of the Pala – Maneri Hydroelectric Project (416 MW) to be constructed by the Uttaranchal Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) in Uttarkashi District of Uttaranchal. which is in complete violation of EIA Notification 1994.
Date of filing:
31-01-2006
Case filed at:
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
Sarvona Iron and Manganese Ore Mining, Goa
Status:
The case is still pending for disposal
Particular:
Challenge the Environmental Clearance to the Iron and manganese ore mining in Sarvona, Goa by M/s Zantye Pvt. Ltd. in violation of EIA notification of 2006.
Date of filing:
05-10-07
Case filed at:
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
N-71, Lower Ground Floor, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi-110048
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