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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed serious concern over 21 real estate developers in Greater Noida West who have failed to disclose the source of water used during construction. This follows a petition filed in 2022 alleging rampant illegal groundwater extraction by builders. Although the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) issued notices in March 2025, only one developer has complied. The NGT has now directed all defaulters to submit source details within 10 days. The tribunal will review the case on July 29, 2025. The issue highlights the urgent need for stricter environmental oversight in urban construction practices.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over the non-compliance of 21 real estate developers in Greater Noida West regarding the disclosure of their water sources used during construction activities. Despite notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) on March 20, 2025, only one developer has submitted the required information, stating the use of treated water from sewage treatment plants supplied by local authorities.
This issue stems from a 2022 petition filed by environmentalist Pradeep Dahaliya, highlighting the alleged indiscriminate extraction of groundwater by builders in the area. A joint committee's investigation revealed that out of 63 real estate projects examined, 41 were utilizing groundwater, while 22 claimed otherwise. However, 21 of these 22 developers have yet to provide documentation verifying their water sources, with some asserting they did not receive the UPPCB notices.
In response, the NGT has directed the non-compliant developers to submit their water source details to the UPPCB and the respective local authorities within 10 days. The tribunal emphasized that upon receipt of this information, the UPPCB would verify the claims and take appropriate action. The next hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 29, 2025.
This development underscores the importance of environmental compliance in construction practices, particularly concerning groundwater usage, which has significant implications for sustainable urban development in the region.
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