Environmental Governance Newsletter - Sept 2016

TOP STORY   Rajya Sabha paves way for Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill to become an Act The bill was passed unanimously by the house after much discussion and withdrawal of amendments by opposition members on assurance by the government to address their concerns while framing upcoming rules READ MORE >>

REGULATORY WATCH

Will Adani ever pay for the destruction at Mundra? The environment ministry says it cannot impose a fine but the company is not let off the hook. Lawyers say it can approach NGT READ MORE >>   Under continuous check The continuous emission monitoring system to curb air and water pollution can herald a new era in India's environmental regime READ MORE >>   Challenges for Anil Madhav Dave, India's new environment minister Dave inherits a ministry that is being criticised for diluting environmental laws to facilitate quick industrial growth READ MORE >>

Court Watch   NGT slaps Rs 15 crore 'fine' on Delhi hospital The hospital had started construction work without obtaining environmental clearance READ MORE >>   2011 Mumbai oil spill: NGT slaps Rs 100-crore fine on shipping company The compensation amount might go up in future depending on restoration measures the new committee recommends READ MORE >>   Return Singur land acquired for Tata Nano to farmers: SC The land was acquired in the name of public purpose. The court also said that those who received compensation will not have to return the money READ MORE >>

Forest Governance Real state of India's forests India has been trying to achieve to put 33 per cent of its geographical area under forest, but the latest report shows that it is yet to reach 22 per cent READ MORE >>   Chhattisgarh communities assert forest rights The Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam was carrying out "thinning" inside the forests adjacent to the village, Sanauli, when a resistance led by women started READ MORE >>   A forest drought no one is talking about Severe dry spells in Indian forests have hit the livelihood of more than 100 million people. But India simply does not acknowledge this drought READ MORE >>   A village in Maharashtra stands up for its rights Residents of Lavari have blocked the construction of a transmission line to demand compensation for livelihood loss READ MORE >>

Mining   Odisha DMF's budget allocation lacks focus on health, other basic services Mining-affected people in Kendujhar district will get only Rs 5 crore for basic health facilities, while Rs 4 crore will be spent on a swimming pool READ MORE >>   CAG picks holes in coal auctions The report highlights that there are inaccuracies and inconsistencies in valuation of auctioned mines READ MORE >>