Rapid Diagnostic Group vs Delhi Pollution Control Committee - Environmental Appeal
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has scheduled a hearing for March 20, 2026, regarding an appeal filed by M/s Rapid Diagnostic Private Limited against a closure order issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The appeal challenges the committee's order dated February 9, 2026.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has scheduled a hearing for March 20, 2026, concerning Appeal No. 19/2026. This appeal, filed by M/s Rapid Diagnostic Private Limited, challenges a closure order dated February 9, 2026, issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The NGT has issued a notice to the respondents and directed the appellant to serve them and file an affidavit of service.
This action signifies an ongoing legal dispute where a company is contesting a regulatory closure order. Compliance officers should note the date of the next hearing (July 1, 2026) and the requirement for the appellant to serve the respondents. The outcome of this appeal could have implications for how pollution control orders are contested and enforced in the region.
What to do next
- Serve notice to respondents
- File affidavit of service
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Ms Rapid Diagnostic Group vs Delhi Pollution Control Committee on 20 March, 2026
Item No. 02 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Appeal No. 19/2026
M/s Rapid Diagnostic Private Limited Appellant
Versus
Delhi Pollution Control Committee & Anr. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 20.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER
Appellant: Ms. Reema Raina & Mr. Neeraj Kumar Sharma, Advocates (Through VC)
ORDER 1. By this appeal filed under Section 16 read with [Section 18](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/175098716/) of the
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, appellant has challenged the closure
order dated 09.02.2026 passed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.
- Issue notice in the Appeal to the respondents. Appellant is directed
to serve the respondents and file affidavit of service at least one week before
the next date of hearing.
- List on 01.07.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 20, 2026 Appeal No. 19/2026 AS 1
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