NGT orders action against firm for violating GRAP curbs

National Green Tribunal Directs Action on Construction Violations

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take action regarding the demolition and construction of nearly 80 washrooms in Chhatarpur. This is despite restrictions under GRAP-III and IV.

The NGT bench, led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, noted that these violations pose serious environmental and health concerns. The CAQM was instructed to verify the site and take action if violations are found within 10 days.

“CAQM is directed to consider the complaint of the applicant dated 22.11.2025, carry out the ground verification, ascertain violation and take appropriate remedial and punitive action in accordance with law within a period of 10 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order,” the NGT stated.

Details of the Complaint

A complaint was filed on the Green Delhi App by Shubham Verma, a local resident, against the Centre for Development of Telematics in Chhatarpur. Verma claimed that the organization continued construction of nearly 80 washrooms despite the restrictions.

Verma mentioned that he suffers from allergic bronchitis and that his two-month-old daughter is facing health issues due to the ongoing construction. He stated that he is forced to live away from his daughter because of this situation. He also requested ₹7.11 lakh in compensation for medical expenses.

The order noted, “A complaint was made on Green Delhi App launched by the department of environment and forest, Government of NCT of Delhi dated 22.11.2025, but the same is still pending and has not been resolved till now.”

Next Steps

The bench has asked the CAQM to submit an action taken report at least one week before the next hearing, which is set for February 17.