Overview
- NGT bench criticized NOIDA’s March affidavit for providing vague action claims without identifying violators and for relying on photographic evidence dating back to November 2022.
- Respondents including NOIDA, GNIDA, the Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate, and the District Ground Water Council must file affidavits with concrete particulars and supporting documents by October 8.
- The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has been tasked with a three-week on-site inspection of Noida and Greater Noida to document environmental norm breaches.
- Petitioner Rajendra Tyagi’s legal team alleged collusion between private developers and authorities, citing illegal sale deed executions, unauthorized land conversions, and missing sewage infrastructure.
- The tribunal scheduled the next hearing for October 8, reinforcing its stepped-up oversight after a December 2024 order restraining all unauthorized construction.