M/S. Goel Ganga Developers India Pvt. ... vs Union Of India Through Secretary ...

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's order directing M/s. Goel Ganga Developers India Pvt. Ltd. to pay environmental compensation of Rs. 190 crores for violations of the Environmental Clearance and municipal laws, as per the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. The Court emphasized the importance of compliance with environmental regulations and the accountability of municipal authorities, affirming the NGT's findings of deliberate suppression of facts. The appeals by the project proponent and Pune Municipal Corporation were dismissed, reinforcing the NGT's authority in environmental matters.