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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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"Come Up With Suggestions": Bombay Court To Civic Officials On Pollution
The Bombay High Court pulled up the civic authorities and the pollution control board, saying that while it was not against development or halting construction activities in the city, it only sought strict compliance with norms to curb air pollution.
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"Why Can't 9 Tolls Be Shut Till Jan?" Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and came down heavily on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over the operation of toll plazas at key entry points to the national capital.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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'Dont Blame Ethiopian Volcanic Ash For Mumbai's Air Pollution': Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in the metropolis and said the air quality index here has been poor much before that.
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Kerala Orders Ban On Chemical Kumkum, Plastic Shampoo Sachets At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to ban the sale of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, citing concerns over environmental degradation during the annual pilgrimage season.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Ten Years After Brazil Mine Disaster, Pollution Persists
A decade after a dam collapsed in Brazil, sending a deluge of toxic mud into villages and waterways, residents complain of an inadequate cleanup and compensation by international mining firms.
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Loudspeakers Not Essential For Any Religion: High Court Orders Action Against Violation
Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate the noise pollution norms and rules.
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"Will There Be A Solution Or...": Bombay High Court On Air Pollution
The Bombay High Court on Thursday wondered if there would be a solution for air pollution in the city or if citizens have to continue seeing haze each year after Diwali.
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Pollution-Free Environment Constitutional Right: High Court On Authority's Inaction
The Bombay High Court on Friday said pollution-free environment was a constitutional right, and pulled up the Maharashtra government and other authorities for their failure to tackle the issue of air pollution.
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On Reopening Delhi Schools, Top Court's Note On Air Purifiers, Mid-Day Meal
Schools in Delhi can open now despite the high pollution levels, the Supreme Court said today, pointing to three issues that will not get solved if students stay home.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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"Come Up With Suggestions": Bombay Court To Civic Officials On Pollution
The Bombay High Court pulled up the civic authorities and the pollution control board, saying that while it was not against development or halting construction activities in the city, it only sought strict compliance with norms to curb air pollution.
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"Why Can't 9 Tolls Be Shut Till Jan?" Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and came down heavily on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over the operation of toll plazas at key entry points to the national capital.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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'Dont Blame Ethiopian Volcanic Ash For Mumbai's Air Pollution': Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in the metropolis and said the air quality index here has been poor much before that.
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Kerala Orders Ban On Chemical Kumkum, Plastic Shampoo Sachets At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to ban the sale of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, citing concerns over environmental degradation during the annual pilgrimage season.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Ten Years After Brazil Mine Disaster, Pollution Persists
A decade after a dam collapsed in Brazil, sending a deluge of toxic mud into villages and waterways, residents complain of an inadequate cleanup and compensation by international mining firms.
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Loudspeakers Not Essential For Any Religion: High Court Orders Action Against Violation
Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate the noise pollution norms and rules.
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"Will There Be A Solution Or...": Bombay High Court On Air Pollution
The Bombay High Court on Thursday wondered if there would be a solution for air pollution in the city or if citizens have to continue seeing haze each year after Diwali.
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Pollution-Free Environment Constitutional Right: High Court On Authority's Inaction
The Bombay High Court on Friday said pollution-free environment was a constitutional right, and pulled up the Maharashtra government and other authorities for their failure to tackle the issue of air pollution.
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On Reopening Delhi Schools, Top Court's Note On Air Purifiers, Mid-Day Meal
Schools in Delhi can open now despite the high pollution levels, the Supreme Court said today, pointing to three issues that will not get solved if students stay home.
