The Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a 2017 National Green Tribunal
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Why in news
The Supreme Court set aside a 2017 NGT order against the Art of Living Foundation, ruling that the Yamuna floodplain was already in a dilapidated state before the 2016 World Culture Festival.
Background
The Supreme Court ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund Rs 5 crore in environmental compensation to the Art of Living Foundation. The court found that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) failed to consider evidence of pre-existing damage to the Yamuna floodplain.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNational Green Tribunal (NGT): A statutory body established to handle environmental protection cases.
- FactThe Supreme Court ordered a refund of Rs 5 crore environmental compensation.
- PlaceYamuna floodplain: The site of the 2016 World Culture Festival and the subject of the environmental dispute.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing large-scale cultural events with environmental conservation in ecologically sensitive zones like the Yamuna floodplain.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA) integrity
- Accountability of civil society organizations
- Judicial oversight of environmental damage
Keywords: Environmental Compensation · Ecologically Sensitive Zones · Judicial Review · Pre-existing Damage · Sustainable Development
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