Sudhir Kumar Jha vs Gorakhpur Development Authority - Environmental Case
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has scheduled a hearing for the case Sudhir Kumar Jha vs Gorakhpur Development Authority on March 20, 2026. The applicant was granted an extension to complete service on all respondents and correct the description of Respondent No. 8. The case was listed for further hearing on July 14, 2026.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is continuing proceedings in Original Application No. 1057/2024, concerning Sudhir Kumar Jha versus the Gorakhpur Development Authority. During the March 20, 2026 hearing, the Tribunal noted that service had not been completed on all respondents and granted the applicant additional time to finalize service and file a fresh affidavit. Furthermore, the NGT observed that the correction of Respondent No. 8's description, as ordered on September 22, 2025, had not been completed, and the applicant was given a final opportunity of three weeks to address this.
This order indicates ongoing procedural steps in an environmental case. Compliance officers within government agencies, particularly those involved in development authorities or environmental protection in India, should note the extended timelines for service and correction of party descriptions. The case is scheduled for its next hearing on July 14, 2026, and any entities involved as respondents or interested parties should ensure their legal representation is prepared to address these procedural matters and the substantive environmental issues at hand. Failure to comply with service requirements or correct party descriptions could lead to further delays or adverse procedural rulings.
What to do next
- Complete service on all respondents and file a fresh affidavit of service.
- Verify and correct the description of Respondent No. 8 within three weeks.
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Sudhir Kumar Jha vs Gorakhpur Development Authority ... on 20 March, 2026
Item No. 11 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 1057/2024
Sudhir Kumar Jha Applicant
Versus
Gorakhpur Development Authority
Through Chief Secretary & 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. Vishal Arun Mishra & Ms. Rupali Panwar, Advs. for Applicant
(Through VC)
Respondents: Mr. Anuj Bhandari, Adv. for CPC B (Through VC)
Mr. Pradeep Misra & Mr. Daleep Dhyani, Advs. for UPPCB (Through VC)
Mr. Aayushmaan Vatsyayana & Mr. Manas Tripathi, Advs. for R - 8
ORDER 1. Affidavit of service filed by the Applicant does not reflect that all the
Respondents are served. Therefore, the Applicant is permitted to complete
the service and file fresh affidavit of service.
- Record reflects that the needful in terms of the order dated
22.09.2025 for correcting description of the Respondent No. 8 has not been
done. Therefore, the Applicant is granted three weeks' time as of last
opportunity to verify it and carry out the correction, if not already done.
- List on 14.07.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 20, 2026
A 1
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