Harish Yadav vs State of Uttar Pradesh - Environmental Law
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has ordered the Vice Chairman of Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to appear virtually to assist the tribunal in the case Harish Yadav vs State of Uttar Pradesh. The respondents, project proponents, are directed to disclose the source of water used for construction prior to groundwater extraction permits.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order in the case of Harish Yadav vs State of Uttar Pradesh, requiring the Vice Chairman of the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to appear virtually. This action stems from the need for the GDA's reply regarding water usage for construction. Additionally, the tribunal directed the respondent project proponents to disclose the source of water used for construction and other purposes before obtaining permission for groundwater extraction, referencing a prior order from July 1, 2025.
This order implies that compliance officers for entities involved in construction projects within Uttar Pradesh, particularly those overseen by the GDA, must ensure proper documentation and disclosure of water sources, especially concerning groundwater extraction. Failure to comply with the directions regarding water source disclosure could lead to further scrutiny or penalties. The case is listed for further hearing on July 14, 2026.
What to do next
- Ensure Vice Chairman, Ghaziabad Development Authority, appears virtually.
- Disclose source of water used for construction and other purposes prior to groundwater extraction permits.
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Harish Yadav vs State Of Uttar Pradesh on 20 March, 2026
Item No. 15 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 1343/2024
(IA No. 615/2024)
Harish Yadav Applicant
Versus
State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 20.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER
Applicant: Mr. Amarnath and Mr. Brajesh Jha, Advs.
Respondents: Mr. Kartik Lahoti, Advs. for Respondent No. 2 (Through VC)
Mr. Bhanwar Pal Singh Jadon, Ms. Gargi Chaturvedi & Ms. Anjali
Sharma, Advs. for UPPCB.
Ms. Suman Arora, Adv. for Respondent No. 6- CPC B.
Mr. Gigi. C. George, Adv. for Respondent No. 7.
Ms. Priyanka Swami & Ms. Dippt Anubhuti, Advs. for Respondents No. 3,
8, 10 to 13
Mr. Himanshu Bhushan, Adv. for MoEF & CC (Through VC)
ORDER 1. A letter has been circulated by the counsel for the Respondents No.
3, 8, 10to13 seeking adjournment on the ground of personal difficulty.
Learned counsel appearing for the Applicant submits that reply of the
Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is necessary. No such reply has
been filed till now. Hence, we require the Respondent No.3-Vice Chairman,
GDA to appear virtually and assist the Tribunal in this matter.
- The Respondents-project proponents are directed to comply with
direction contained in paragraph 5 of the order dated 01.07.2025 and
disclose the source of water used for construction and other purpose prior
to grant of permission for extraction of ground water.
- Counsel for the Applicant submits that the rejoinder has already
been filed and in view of the pleadings which are already on record no
further Rejoinder is required.
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- List for hearing on 14.07.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 20, 2026
Original Application No. 1343/2024
(IA No. 615/2024)
A 2
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