Paryavaran Bachav Samity v. Union of India - Environmental Case
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Pune heard the environmental case Paryavaran Bachav Samity vs. Union of India. The NGT granted the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) two weeks for a final reply affidavit and allowed respondents to submit additional documents, setting the next hearing for June 3, 2026.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, Pune, heard Original Application No. 62/2019(WZ) concerning environmental issues. During the hearing on March 23, 2026, the Tribunal noted that respondent no.1, the MoEF&CC, had not yet filed its reply affidavit despite a previous order. The NGT granted MoEF&CC two weeks as a final opportunity to file the affidavit. Additionally, respondents 7 & 8 were permitted to submit additional documents concerning recent developments, subject to service on other parties who may file rebuttals within a week.
This procedural order indicates ongoing litigation and the need for parties to submit their evidence and responses. Compliance officers involved with environmental regulations in Gujarat or related to the MoEF&CC should monitor the progress of this case, particularly the upcoming filings and the next hearing date of June 3, 2026. While no direct compliance actions are mandated for external entities by this specific order, the case highlights the NGT's active role in environmental oversight and the importance of timely responses in regulatory proceedings.
What to do next
- Monitor case progress for Paryavaran Bachav Samity vs. Union of India (OA No. 62/2019(WZ)).
- Ensure timely submission of any required affidavits or documents by relevant parties.
- Prepare for potential follow-up actions based on NGT directives after the June 3, 2026 hearing.
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Paryavaran Bachav Samity vs Union Of India Through The Secretary on 23 March, 2026
Item No.8 (Pune Bench)
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
WESTERN ZONE BENCH, PUNE
[THROUGH PHYSICAL HEARING (WITH HYBRID OPTION)]
ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.62/2019(WZ)
Paryavaran Bachav Samity
.....Applicant
Versus
Union of India Through Secretary
MoEF& 7 Ors.
....Respondents
Date of hearing: 23.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER
HON'BLE DR. SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, EXPERT MEMBER
Respondents : Mr. Narendra Pal Singh, Advocate for R1/MoEF&CC
Ms. Shruti Umesh h/f Mr. Parth H. Bhatt,
Advocate for R2&3/ State of Gujarat & PCCF
Mr. Aniruddha Kulkarni, Advocate for R4/ CPC B
Ms. Manvi Damle h/f Mr. Maulik Nanavati, Advocate for R5
& R6/GPCB & GCZMA
Mr. Raghunath Mahabal, Advocate for R7 & 8
ORDER 1. From the side of respondent no.1- MoEF&CC, learned counsel has
stated that he has not been served the copy as per the direction of this
Tribunal dated 04.02.2026. But, we fail to understand as to why it is
being said, because the record reveals that the Learned Registrar has
already dispatched all the necessary papers to the Secretary MoEF&CC .
We grant him two weeks' time to file the reply affidavit by way of last
opportunity.
- From the side of respondent no.2 & 3- State of Gujarat & PCCF,
reply affidavit has been filed. The same is taken on record. We direct the Page 1 of 2 learned counsel for the respondent no.2 & 3 to provide a copy of this
affidavit to the applicant, and rejoinder may be filed within two weeks.
- From the side of respondent no.4- CPC B, learned counsel Mr.
Aniruddha Kulkarni has already filed reply.
- From the side of respondent no.5- GPCB, learned counsel Ms.
Manvi Damle is present.
- From the side of respondent no.6- GCZMA, she does not want to file
reply.
- From the side of respondent no.7 & 8, learned counsel Mr.
Raghunath Mahabal has appeared and stated that there are several
developments in the meantime, therefore, he may be permitted to place
additional documents on record. We grant him permission subject to the
condition that these copies would be served upon the other parties, who
may file documents in rebuttal as well within a week.
- Put up this matter for further consideration on 3rd June, 2026.
Dinesh Kumar Singh, JM
Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, EM
March 23, 2026
ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.62/2019(WZ)
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