Hotel Prestige vs Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard an appeal filed by M/s. Hotel Prestige against an order dated 16.10.2025 by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board. The tribunal issued notice to the respondents and scheduled the next hearing for 20.02.2026.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is processing an appeal (Appeal No. 75/2025) filed by M/s. Hotel Prestige challenging an order from the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) dated October 16, 2025. The appeal was filed under Section 16(C) and 18 of the NGT Act, 2010, and Section 33(B) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The tribunal acknowledged a delay in filing and has issued a notice regarding the interlocutory applications (IA No 777/2025 and IA No 778/2025) to the respondents.
Compliance officers should note that this is an ongoing appeal process. The tribunal has directed the applicant to serve the respondents and file an affidavit of service at least one week before the next hearing, which is scheduled for February 20, 2026. While no immediate compliance actions are mandated for entities other than the parties involved, this case highlights the NGT's role in adjudicating environmental disputes and appeals against pollution control board orders. Further developments should be monitored by entities operating in the region and sector.
What to do next
- Serve respondents and file affidavit of service at least one week before the next hearing date.
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Ms Hotel Prestige vs Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board on 4 December, 2025
Item No. 02 Court No. 1
BEFORE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Appeal No. 75/2025
(IA No 777/2025, IA No 778/2025
M/s. Hotel Prestige Appellant
Versus
Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board & Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 04.12.2025
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, EXPERT MEMBER
Appellant: Mr. Pankaj Chandola & Mr. Siddhant Goel, Advs. for Appellant
ORDER 1. This appeal has been filed under Section 16(C) and [Section 18](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/175098716/) of the
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (in short NGT Act, 2010) read with Section 33 (B) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(in short Water Act, 1974) challenging the order dated 16.10.2025 passed
by Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB). There is a delay in filing
the appeal, hence, IA No. 777/2025 has been filed. Issue notice on IA
No.777/2025 to the respondents.
- Applicant is directed to serve the respondents and file affidavit of
service atleast one week before the next date of hearing.
- List on 20.02.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. A. Senthil Vel, EM
December 04, 2025
JG.
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