National Green Tribunal on Plastic Waste and Pollution Certificates
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi heard two cases concerning plastic waste disappearance and the discovery of fake pollution-trading certificates. The tribunal noted repeated adjournments and directed parties to prepare for final arguments on the next hearing date.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi convened on March 20, 2026, to hear two related Original Applications (OAs 993/2024 and 926/2024). OA 993/2024 addresses a news item regarding the disappearance of plastic waste, while OA 926/2024 concerns the uncovering of 6 lakh fake pollution-trading certificates in three states. The tribunal expressed dissatisfaction with the repeated adjournments, particularly from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which is expected to lead arguments. The cases involve multiple respondents including various state Pollution Control Boards and government bodies.
Given the repeated delays and the serious nature of the allegations (plastic waste management failures and widespread fraud in pollution certification), compliance officers should monitor the progress of these cases closely. The NGT's directive for final arguments indicates a push towards resolution. While no specific compliance actions are mandated by this order, the underlying issues highlight potential enforcement risks and the need for robust internal controls related to waste management and environmental compliance documentation. The next hearing is scheduled for March 27, 2026.
What to do next
- Monitor NGT proceedings for OA 993/2024 and OA 926/2024
- Review internal plastic waste management procedures
- Verify the authenticity and validity of all pollution-trading certificates
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News Item Titled "Package Where Has The ... vs Central Pollution Control Board & Ors on 20 March, 2026
Item Nos. 09&10 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 993/2024
News Item Titled "Package Where Has the Plastic Waste Disappeared"
Appearing in the Times of India Dated 30.07.2024
Versus
Central Pollution Control Board & Ors. Respondent(s)
With
Original Application No. 926/2024
News Item Titled "6 Lakh Fake Pollution -Trading Certificates Unearthed in
Three States" Appearing in the Hindu Dated 14.07.2024
Versus
Central Pollution Control Board & Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 20.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER
Respondents: Ms. Soni Singh, Adv. for CPC B in OA 993/2024 (Through VC)
Mr. Mohit Singhal, Adv. for CPC B in OA 926/2024
Ms. Jyoti Mendiratta & Ms. Ananya Basudha, Advocates for GNCTD
(Through VC)
Mr. Rahul Khurana, Advocate for the State of Haryana
Mr. Nishant Awana, Adv. for RSPCB (Through VC)
Mr. Raghav Shamra, Adv. for MP PCB (Through VC)
Ms. Sunita Sharma, Adv. for R - 36 & 37
Mr. Sameer Abhyankar, Advocate for the State of Sikkim (Through VC).
Mr. Akanksha Rathore & Ms. Mayuri Raghuvanshi, Advocates for State of
Punjab (Through VC)
ORDER 1. Learned counsel appearing for [the CPC](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/161831507/) B who has to advance the
lead arguments in this matter is not prepared today and has made a
request to adjourn the matter. The matter has been adjourned repeatedly
for hearing. On the previous date i.e. 26.08.2025 also we had directed the
counsel for the parties to prepare and argue the matter today, yet the
matter has not been prepared.
1
- In such circumstances, the case is adjourned with the direction to
the counsel for the parties to prepare it for final arguments and argue it on
the next date of hearing.
- List on 27.03.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 20, 2026
Original Application No. 993/2024
Original Application No. 926/2024
A 2
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