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Anyone can file a complaint at the nearest police station and can even register an FIR (First Information Report) for public nuisance1 against the establishment, industry or person responsible for air pollution.
Central and State Pollution Control Boards
CPCB stands for the Central Pollution Control Board. It is a body constituted under the law to prevent and control water and air pollution in India. It also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and runs the air and water quality monitoring programme to help regulate and decrease the level of pollution.2 It has a complaint portal on its website to report air pollution in Delhi NCR.
An aggrieved person can approach the State Pollution Control Board office in their state or visit the website to file a complaint for air pollution. The State Pollution Control Boards have the power to:
- Approach a court for restraining any person who is likely to cause air pollution.3
- Obtain information about emissions from industrial plants, enter and inspect premises, take samples of emissions and send for analysis.4
- Direct the closure of such polluting establishments or cut off or regulate its water or power supply.
Courts
District Magistrate
Anyone can approach the Magistrate to file a civil suit for remedy against public nuisance with the help of a lawyer. The Magistrate also has the power to issue a notice under Sec. 133 CrPC5 (order for removal of nuisance) to stop the polluting activities.
National Green Tribunal
Complaints can be registered at the official website of the National Green Tribunal. (NGT). The complaint can be filed as an individual, advocate, a representative of a law firm or NGO or as a representative of the Government of India.
When the proceedings are initiated, the NGT can provide relief and compensation as well as order return and restoration of property damaged and the environment of the area.6 The NGT orders compensation for instances of death, disability, injury or sickness, loss of wages and medical expenses7 to the person responsible for causing the damage to the environment.8
The Tribunal also has the power to grant:
- Interim orders or a stay
- Orders requiring a person to cease and desist.
- Section 268, Indian Penal Code, 1860. [↩]
- Central Pollution Control Board, accessed at: https://cpcb.nic.in/Introduction/. [↩]
- Section 22A(1), Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. [↩]
- Section 24-26,Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. [↩]
- Section 133, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. [↩]
- Section 15, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. [↩]
- Schedule II, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. [↩]
- Section 17, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. [↩]
Mohan kumar Daw
August 28, 2022
Our neighbour pollute air through plastic burns
Nyaaya
September 1, 2022
You can file a complaint using the procedure given in the explainer above.
Bilal Ahmad
June 13, 2023
Dear sir/mam,
I would like inform you through this medium,that I am living in village namely DANGARPORA ARIHAL Pulwama Kashmir one of my neighbour has a sheep shed next to my house they disposing the dung and urination out the shed which make all environment polluted and more ever it’s very difficult for us to open window to take clean air,requesting to guide me how and where can I complaint please
Alka Manral
June 25, 2024
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for implementation of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Board has the duty to improve the quality of air by preventing air and noise pollution. The Head Office of the CPCB is in New Delhi and they also have several regional offices across states.
Even though the offices of the CPCB are only there in a few states, every state also has an office known as the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). You can also approach the SPCB offices to file a complaint. You can try this link.
You can also call the Police and ask them to file a case under section 268, IPC,which relates to public nuisance. 2. Alternatively, you can also approach a lawyer and ask them to file a civil suit under section 91, CPC, in order to get an injunction for causing a public nuisance as excessive noise constitiutes the same.
You can file a complaint with the Panchayat or the local village council. They have the authority to address such issues and can take appropriate action against the owner of the sheep shed for creating a public nuisance. If the Panchayat does not take appropriate action, you can escalate the matter to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of your area. The BDO is responsible for monitoring the implementation of various government schemes and addressing public grievances related to rural development. You can also file a complaint with the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board (JKPCB). They have the power to take action against individuals or establishments causing environmental pollution and violating pollution control laws. When filing a complaint, it is advisable to provide supporting evidence, such as photographs or videos, to strengthen your case. Additionally, you can seek the support of other affected neighbors to file a joint complaint, as it may carry more weight.
National Green Tribunal can also be apraoched through the official website of the National Green Tribunal. (NGT). The complaint can be filed as an individual, advocate, a representative of a law firm or NGO or as a representative of the Government of India.
When the proceedings are initiated, the NGT can provide relief and compensation as well as order return and restoration of property damaged and the environment of the area as per section 15, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The NGT can also pass orders for compensation in the instances of death, disability, injury or sickness, loss of wages and medical expenses.
Macwan Sneha
October 13, 2023
Hamare ghar kie samnie Wale padosi har roj chula jalakar plastic jalakar har roj subh shaam dhua faelatie hie pura dhua hamre Ghar kie Ander aata hie mana kar nie kie bawajud bhi wo jalakar hamre swath ko nuksaan ponu chtie hie hum kya kare jise ye vayu prdusan bandh ho.
विक्रम कुमार
July 30, 2024
हमारा पड़ोसी जो मेरे घर के ठीक साथ में उसका घर है वह रोज कोयला का भट्टी जल करके घूमा करते हैं जिससे बहुत परेशानी होती है यहां तक कि मेरी मां जो कि बीमार है वह अस्थमा का पेशेंट है उनको बहुत दिक्कत हो रही है और साथ में हम सबको दिक्कत हो रहा है तो इसके लिए आप कृपया मदद करें
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Anas
December 28, 2023
मैं नई सीमापुरी दिल्ली मे रहता हूं हमारा पड़ोसी रोजाना कूड़ा गंदा कचरा प्लास्टिक जलाता है जिससे पूरी गली मैं प्रदूषण होता है जो की हमारा उससे बहुत नुकसान होता है किर्पा करके मेरी मदद की जाए
नेम anas
M. 7042931104
Suryaprakash. K
January 9, 2024
I am residing at Madhavapatnam village which is under Samalkot mandal adjacent to Rameswaram Grampanchayat and Sarpavaram, Ramanayya pet, Gangana palli gram panchayats.
Existing Kakinada Samalkot road road both sides edges were flourishing with dry soil flying dust while passing a vehicle on this road. Both sides of this road agricultural godavari canal was existed which is no maintenance by the Irrigation dept in keeping it clean. No supervision on these canals purely polluting. Madhavapatnam to Sarpavaram junction was purely damaged and six inches layer of dry mud formed on this road also fly to make air pollution while passing on vehicles through this road leads to lung cancer. Solid waste is dumping besides this road. One year back complained to local pollution control board officers. Simply arranged a cloth barricade. Besides this a Temple and educational institution suffering a lot and also public residing this area suffering A lot.
Necessary steps may be taken to clear these issues b y instructing to officers concerned and a copy of your letter to be submitted to District collector for information to take necessary instructions.
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
1. As a first response, call the Police and ask them to file a case under section 268, IPC,which relates to public nuisance. 2. In case the police is not responsive or taking your complaint, find a lawyer and ask them to file a civil suit under section 91, CPC, in order to get an injunction against the hospital for causing a public nuisance as smoke emission and noise constitiute the same. 3. If you wish to escalate the problem to a higher level due to further inaction from concerned authorities, you can alternatively file a writ petition (the Writ of Mandamus which is an order from a court to an inferior government official ordering the government official to properly fulfill their official duties) against the GPCB for failing to conduct their duty in ensuring a pollution-free environment for residents around the hospital area.
Pappu misra
September 20, 2024
Pav पकाने की bakery मेरा पड़ोसि लगता है मेरे घर में इसका धुआ पूरी रात भरा रहता है पुलिस से सिकायत की पुलिस ने मन कर दिया वो फिर से लगाने लगे मन्ते नहीं मेने डीएम को ग्यापन दिया सीएम को ग्यापन दिया थाने में दीया कोई करवाही नहीं होती एच
shadab khan
March 19, 2024
sir, hamare padosi ke pass commercial trucks hai.roz subah start karte waqt usse bahot saara smoke (dhuaan) nikalta hai.meri maa paralyzed hai usko bahot problem hoti hai, hum kya kar sakte hai plsss suggest uss
Anand kumar
July 16, 2024
Bartan pakane ki batti Mera padosi lagata h mera ghar me iska dhuaa Puri rat bhara rahta h pulice se sikayat ki pulice ne mana kar diya vo phir se lagane lage mante nahi mene dm ko gyapan diya cm ko gyapan diya thAne me diya koi karvahi nahi hoti h
Hanif mohd
October 10, 2024
Hanif mohd pr0 Pinky Fabricator D C M Ajmer Rod Jaipur Sir Mera padosi Babu Khan wa sakeel sankramit Rui Din Mai pindta hai is liye hami bimariya ho Rahi hai hamaray Castomar Mistri Rui udani ki vajai sai Chalay jatai hai Please karwai karnai ki kirpa karai
Amrata योगेश रौतेल
July 28, 2023
हमारा पड़ोसी चक्की के शोर और प्रदुषण से हमे परेशान कर रहा है मेरे घर में ma है जिसकी मानसिक स्थिति खराब है हम सब चाहते है की हमारे घर के सामने चक्की ना लगे हमे आपकी मदद की जरूरत है उम्मीद है आप हमे न्याय दिलाओगे
अजय
September 15, 2023
मैं कस्बा टिकरी जनपद बागपत उत्तर प्रदेश 250 625 में रह रहा हूं हमारे यहां पर 50 कोल्हू आबादी से सटे होने के कारण ध्वनि वायु व जल प्रदूषण करते हैं राष्ट्रीय हरित अधिकरण के आदेश अनुसार यह औद्योगिक इकाइयां आबादी से दूर होनी चाहिए लेकिन आबादी से सटीहोने के कारण सांस लेना भी दुबार हो जाता है इन कोल्हू के बीच में एक कन्या इंटर कॉलेज है जहां की छात्राओं को शिक्षण कार्य व सांस लेने में काफी कठिनाइयों होती है
Rakesh
October 5, 2023
My neighbour also so much plastic burn in my home Wall which all toxic gases inahale my family members , where I can file complaint about this problem please tell if someone knows exactly process
Alka Manral
September 2, 2024
You can easily follow any of the procedure mentioned below to prevent your neighbor from causing such actions;
1. File a Police complaint in the nearest police station for public nuisance against such person under s.268 of IPC.
2. You can approach the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) in their state or visit the website to file a complaint for air pollution. You can easily find the website of your respective state and register a complaint here- (https://cpcb.nic.in/spcbs-pccs/). The State Pollution Control Boards have the power to approach a court for restraining your neighbor from causing harm to your family by burning plastic and causing air pollution.
3. You can also approach the Magistrate to file a case for remedy against public nuisance with the help of a lawyer. The Magistrate can ask your neighbor to stop continuing such activities which cause a health hazard to your family as well as other members of the area.
Shakil Khan
October 25, 2023
हमारे पड़ोसी रोज सुबह 8बजे से रात11बजे तक
बाहर 4-5 बड़े बड़े बर्तनों में लकड़ियां जलाकर खाना बनाते हैं। जिससे लकड़ियो का धुआं निकलता है और हमारे घर में घुसता है। जिससे हमारी आंखों में जलन होती है और धुआं हमारे अंदर जाता है और सांस लेने में दिक्कत आती है।
Deepak
November 24, 2023
हमारे खेत के पास में टायर फेक्ट्री है जो वायु प्रदूषण कर रही है ईतना की सास लेने मे तकलीब हो रही है
Kela Devi
October 8, 2024
सर मेरा नाम केला देवी है मेरे अपने परिवार के साथ चिराग दिल्ली में रहती हूं मेरी पड़ोसन अपना मकान बना रही है जिस का कहना है कि वायु प्रदूषण बहुत ज्यादा हो रहा है मेरे पति की ओपन हार्ट सर्जरी हुई है क्या वायु प्रदूषण के कारण मेरे पति सास लेने में समस्या हो रही है मेरे छोटे-छोटे बच्चे हैं उनको भी समस्या हो रही है इसकी शिकायत है, मैंने एमसीडी में भी है जिसकी कोई सुनवाई नहीं हो रही है तो कृपया आप इस बात को संज्ञान में ले
रामपती
January 23, 2024
वायू प्रदूषण की शिकायत जिलाधिकारी से की गयी शिकायत प्रदूषण बोर्ड को आ गयी कोई कार्यवाही नहीं हुई
शिकायत प्रदूषण बोर्ड वाराणसी के पास लंबित है लगभग तीन महीने बीत चुके है
वायू प्रदूषण की शिकायत जिलाधिकारी शिकायत नंबर igrs 40019523022844
Alka Manral
May 5, 2024
यदि आपने भारत में वायु प्रदूषण के बारे में जिलाधिकारी को शिकायत की है और उन्होंने शिकायत को प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड को सुनाया है लेकिन आपकी शिकायत अभी भी सुनी नहीं जा रही है, तो आप और कदम उठा सकते हैं। सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम, 2005 में आप जानकारी प्राप्त करने के लिए एक आरटीआई आवेदन दाखिल कर सकते हैं जिसमें आप अपनी शिकायत की स्थिति और प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड द्वारा की जाने वाली कार्रवाई के बारे में जान सकते हैं।
यदि आपको लगता है कि आपकी शिकायत पर पर्याप्त ध्यान नहीं दिया जा रहा है, तो आप एनजीटी की ओर जा सकते हैं, जो पर्यावरण संरक्षण और संरक्षण से संबंधित मामलों पर अधिकार रखती है।
यदि वायु प्रदूषण मामला जनस्वास्थ्य और पर्यावरण को खतरा पैदा करता है, तो आप सही न्यायालय में एक पीआईएल दाखिल कर सकते हैं जिसमें न्यायिक हस्तक्षेप की मांग की जा सकती है।
इन प्रावधानों और रास्तों का उपयोग करके, आप अपनी शिकायत को बढ़ावा दे सकते हैं और अपने क्षेत्र में वायु प्रदूषण को कम करने के लिए प्रयास कर सकते हैंI
ரஹீப் /ஷம்ஷாத்
April 2, 2024
ஐயா வீடுகளுக்கு எதிரில் கணரக வாகனம் வாட்டர் சர்விஸ் சென்டர் மற்றும் கார் மெக்கானிக் ஷாப் நடத்தி வருகிறார்கள், மாசு அதிகமாக என் வீட்டில் படுகிறது குழந்தைகளுக்கு அடிக்கடி சளி பிடிப்பது, வயதானவர்களுக்கு முச்சு விட சிரமமாக உள்ளது வீடு முழுக்க தூசி படிவது துணிகள் துவைத்து போட்டால் கரை படிவது சிறு பிள்ளைகள் முதல் பெரியவர்கள் வரை துன்பங்கள் அனுபவித்து வருகின்றோம் எங்களை நிம்மதியாக வாழவையுங்கள் இதன் மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுத்தால் நாங்கள் நிம்மதியாக இருப்போம் ஷாப் விலாசம் நம்பர் 72, மதர் வாட்டர் சர்விஸ் கே கே ஆர் ஆவெனியூ செம்பியம் பல்லவன் சாலை சென்னை 600011, புகார் அளிப்பவர் விலாசம் நம்பர் 53 கே கே ஆர் அவேனியூ பல்லவன் சாலை செம்பியம் சென்னை 11
Resu
September 6, 2024
Our neighbor is causing air pollution by having a rubber sheet machine near our house the pungent smell of acids are polluting our house environment that it’s very hard to even stay indoors ! They rarely clean that space despite multiple requests to do so
Hanif mohd
October 10, 2024
Hanif mohd pr0 Pinky Fabricator D C M Ajmer Rod Jaipur Sir Mera padosi Babu Khan wa sakeel sankramit Rui Din Mai pindta hai is liye hami bimariya ho Rahi hai hamaray Castomar Mistri Rui udani ki vajai sai Chalay jatai hai Please karwai karnai ki kirpa karai
Jagan C R
September 9, 2022
I am living in Maruthipuram, Mallimedu, Walajapet, Ranipet district 632513, This is an DTPC approved Layout & An upcoming residential area.
Local bodies ar disposing the septic tank waste in our area even after repeated warnings given, We are worried about AIR & GROUND WATER getting polluted.
I request you to take necessary steps to stop the above mentioned complaint & Save our area getting polluted.
Nyaaya
September 19, 2022
Here are the steps you can take:
For a DTPC layout approved area which is an upcoming area the planned development is achieved through approval of layouts and by regulating the developments through building rules and zoning regulations and approval of industrial institutions. For such an issue of improper disposal of septic tank waste, you may approach the feedback and grievance portal of the Tamil Nadu DTPC website on https://ranipet.nic.in/contact-us/ and you can mention this issue and problems arising due to it raising a threat to the quality air and water in that area. Further, you can identify what municipality that is under and contact accordingly at https://ranipet.nic.in/public-utility-category/municipality/. This is the contact number for Walajah municipality in particular 04172-232207 and email id is – commr.walajapet@tn.gov.in
If in order such a threat to the environment shall be resolved on priority basis and proper communication as above should be followed to initiate the same.
Rathore
June 11, 2023
We complained and reminded again for the polution issue in the residential area of Heerapura(Tejaji Mandir road) opposite chitrakoot sector 6,Jaipur. Here it is a multiple type of pollution created by an open air storage of all kind of scrap which is run by a KABADI who has hired this location and causing noise pollution, environmental pollution by burning plasic and hazardous stuff in open area which is needless to say is threatening the health of nearby resident. Please ask the authority concerned to get get this kabadi to do his business where he does not effect the health of public.
Looking forward for your prompt action to redress this grave issue.
Thanks
m.g.saravanan
April 8, 2023
Yes
shadab khan
March 20, 2024
sir,hamare padosi ke paas commercial trucks hai. roz subah wo use start karta hai to bahot saara dhuan nikalta hai jisse hame saans lene me taqlif hoti hai,meri maa paralyzed hai usko bhi problem hoti hai.hum kya kar sakte hai
please suggestion de.
Wasim Qureshi
October 4, 2022
OurOur neighbour pollute air through plastic sheet burns
Also created lot’s of noise pollution
My brother won’t able to study in room please help us
Anil
October 18, 2022
We are situated in pathakunkam village srikakulam , andhrapradesh .
In our village boundary we have one factory which actually burns the hospital wastage.
They are not at all following norms ( we dont know any thing about it), can you please help us to the approach to make it right.
Nyaaya
October 25, 2022
The Central Pollution Control Board can be approached with a formal complain regarding improper management of bio-medical waste by the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities which is in question here. They need to follow provisions of Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (BMWM Rules, 2016).
CPCB will issue notices to the concerned HCFs located in your location and subsequently if found in violation the factory will be fined appropriately.
CPCB can also issue directions under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 along with imposition of Environmental Compensation charges against the factory.
If not CPCB you can approach the pollution control board of your concerned state with a similar complaint.
Hemant Sharma
December 6, 2023
Dear sir I am living in village- Devaliya ajmer road Jaipur 302026, This is an residential area.in my village a illegal factory OSG Pvt Ltd. running from last six months without any government approvals & NOC.it is very dengerous for all villagers due to they used & store lot of flamable paint,thiner in near my locality.
They don’t listen after repeated warnings given, for near miss/big explosion We are worried about environmental pollution as well our Life.our small children also suffering with High noise pollution.
So please I request you to take necessary steps to stop the above mentioned complaint & Save our Life
Sikha
September 11, 2024
Complain to District Magistrate
Also you can approach NGT, Delhi. You can seek legal aid.
Swati
November 17, 2022
Hamare ghar ke saamne hi chuda kutne ki machine chalate h usme se etna ganda ata h
Plastic jla kar aag jalate h
Balvant P Gohil
November 20, 2022
In our SMC Surat Gujrat Bhimrad Canal Road area air pollution is at their extream stage and due to which many people suffering from cough and even it is difficult to take breath in polluted area. There are many Bld’s under construction nearer and I think they don’t follow construction rules and due to which air pollution continuously increased. Pl help us in the matter.
Nyaaya
December 4, 2022
The Ministry of Environment and Forest has made it mandatory to obtain environmental clearances for construction projects having covered built-up area greater than 20,000 sq.m.
Indian Government has also set forth guidelines and made it mandatory for construction site owners to implement dust preventive measures in order to minimize the impact on environment. Here are few of them –
Construction material at the site and on the vehicles that carry them should be properly covered.
Keeping the ground at construction sites wet to let the dust settle and inhibit it from spreading.
Setting barriers around construction site and covering mounds of sand with dust barrier sheets.
The construction companies are being asked to submit reports on the current status of construction and steps being taken by them to comply with the ministry of environment and forests guidelines, 2010, on prevention of dust and garbage accumulation on their construction sites
Littering or obstruction to public drains, water bodies, traffic and direct dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in landfill sites should not be done.
According to the C&D Waste Management Rules, 2016. The system should contain proper collection of segregated C&D waste from the generator, proper transportation of waste, storage of waste followed by proper processing of waste into recycled or reusable products that have market value and where minimal rejects are produced which get disposed in designated landfills.
सुनील कुमार
August 31, 2024
मैं गांव बवानी खेड़ा,वार्ड नंबर 5,एचडीएफसी बैंक वाली गली,जिला भिवानी,हरियाणा का स्थाई निवासी हूं । मेरा पड़ोसी हरी घास जलाकर अपने पशुओं के लिए धुंआ करता है ,वो धुंआ मेरे घर में आता है,जिस कारण मेरे बच्चे बीमार रहते है और हम सो नहीं पाते है।इसका कोई उपाय बताए की कैसे हम उनका धुंआ रोक सकते है,इस धुएं से हम बहुत परेशान है ।पुलिस भी कोई कारवाई नहीं करती है। हमारा पड़ोसी भी समझाने से नहीं मानता है ।
मुझे कोई उपाय बताए।
Prajakta
November 28, 2022
hello we are residents of Kharghar Navi Mumbai. we are facing very air pollution there is some chemical which released every night in the air the smell is very strong and one cannot breath. we Resident avoid opening windows as it causes difficulty in breathing.
can you please let us knw the process of complaint.
Alka Manral
June 10, 2024
1)You can approach the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), at its website (https://mpcb.gov.in/about-us/offices/navi-mumbai) and mail them your complaint.
2)You may also visit their office at: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
They should take up the complaint.
3)You may file a suit under Section 91 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) for public nuisance.
4)Alternatively you may file a criminal complaint under Section 268 of the IPC.
Vijay
November 30, 2022
Hello,
I am resident in Bangalore, Sarjapur locality. There is a cement factory which is situated right opposite to the apartment which we stay on. They do not take preventive measures in thier day to day activities, and the air pollution is drastic.
There is now another cement factory which is being setup right next to it, which is going make the situation worse for the residents.
Would you be able to guide us as to how to prevent this new factory to be established in a residential area, and also help regarding the existing factory as well. Any guidance will be highly appreciated.
Arav
December 4, 2022
A person opposite to my house is polluting environment by draining acid in bulk of old big batteries. In what section I can file Fir and where can I make complaints for such a nuisance.
Nyaaya
December 8, 2022
FIR can be filed under:
1) Section 277: Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.—Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
And/or
2) Section 278: Making atmosphere noxious to health.—Whoever voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing along a public way, shall be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.
3) Read with Section 268:
Public nuisance.—A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right. A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.
Further, a complaint can be filed to your nearest police station. For causing public nuisance under section 268 of the Indian Penal Code read with section 277 and 278 of the Code.
, Shubham Pawar
August 10, 2023
My neighbour running 2 wheeler spare part shop having plot frontage 16feet only, and repair of 2 wherler (garage work ) on road, Daily may be 150 approx vehicles come, even 3-4 wheeler, he is causing nuisance to us by creating air and sound pollution, racing of vehicle, oil-petrol smell, as he has challengedthat just show me how you move the shop, as other side of shop is ladies PG snd one side myself,opposite side is residential society boundary wall. ours is the residential area. Also beside pg is One more society who haslodged complaint to traffic department, but no action had been taken, Request you to please suggest how shall we proceed to move this shop from residential area, as myself have lots of footage, video and sound showing the nuisance of shopkeepeer
Alka Manral
July 29, 2024
The law says that running such a commercial business in a residential area is not permitted. It is also against the law to pollute the environment and cause public nuisance. You can file a formal complaint to the Municipal Corporation highlighting all the problems and providing evidence like videos and photos. Keep following up until they take action. Approach the Traffic Police demanding that they take strict action against the shop owner for causing traffic issues and safety hazards. Keep following up. You can also join hands with the PG and neighboring society to collectively raise this issue with the authorities. There is strength in numbers. If the authorities do not act, you can file a case in court asking them to enforce the law and shut down this illegally operating shop in a residential area.
N A Raju
January 15, 2024
In our area cpf india pvt ltd, has been polluted air and water also. In this we had complained somany times. but there is no action. Somany our villagers facing heart attacks , lungs infection, cough, and throught diseases. Our area totally polluted by CpF company. So how to rectified this problems sir. Please advise me.
Alfiya Shaikh
June 1, 2023
Hello I am alfiya,
And I am from Pune yavat, yavat is a village, and infront of my house there is very very big dumping trash and the village people always burn that trash twice a month for that burning trash pollution impact our lives, my child and my relatives are getting sick please Help.
Sivasakthikumar
June 2, 2023
Infront of our residential area there are two business that is causing air pollution.. 1 is statue Rock stone grinding work & 2nd is granite shop ..whole day they cutting stones, grinding, nosing stone etc the stone powder mixing to air so here children’s in our area is regularly having cough & respiratory related problems.. we already warned them but they don’t bother about people..so kindly take necessary action against them..
Alka Manral
July 9, 2024
The following possible steps may be taken:
1. Each State in India has a State Pollution Control Board, with whom an online or in-person complaint can be filed regarding the air pollution being caused. (https://cpcb.nic.in/spcbs-pccs/)
2. Causing air pollution in a residential area may be considered public nuisance and an FIR with the local police can be filed for the same under Section 268 of the IPC
3. If the pollution has been severe and continuous, a complaint can be filed with the National Green Tribunal
Ravi
June 3, 2023
Dear Sir near by my area I am continued to see some plastics wast on big lots are burnt at night times which is toxic. I am asking this for my people how to complain this act as this is done in an open yard. I am having the photo of the incident pls help our society. What should I do
Alka Manral
July 9, 2024
You can file a complaint on the online portal of your local municipal authority or local pollution control board.
Additionally, you can also file a complaint under Section 268 of the IPC and Section 278 of the IPC. You can also approach the Magistrate to file a civil suit for a remedy against public nuisance under S.133 of the CRPC. You can contact your nearest Police station and register a complaint about air pollution under section 268 of the IPC which finds a person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who ordinarily live in a given area. Alternatively, you can also try a complaint under section 290 IPC which covers cases of public nuisance that fall beyond section 268 IPC.
You can also apporach the CPCB which stands for the Central Pollution Control Board. It is a body constituted under the law to prevent and control water and air pollution in India. It also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and runs the air and water quality monitoring programme to help regulate and decrease the level of pollution.
It has a complaint portal on its website to report air pollution in Delhi NCR. You can access the portal here.
An aggrieved person can approach the State Pollution Control Board office in their state or visit the website to file a complaint for air pollution. The State Pollution Control Boards have the power to:
Approach a court for restraining any person who is likely to cause air pollution under section 22A(1), Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Obtain information about emissions from industrial plants, enter and inspect premises, take samples of emissions and send for analysis under sections 24-26,Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Direct the closure of such polluting establishments or cut off or regulate its water or power supply.
Tazeen Khan
June 4, 2023
Chroma showroom opposite to my building has installed big commercial AC outlet facing our building due to which temperature increased as well as it creates noise pollution as well, I have 4 month old baby which finds difficulty in sleeping in addition to that my mother is also BP as well as diabetic patient
Please help me, situation is getting worsen
Alka Manral
July 9, 2024
There are number of ways this can be dealt with.
You can contact your nearest Police station and register a complaint about noise pollution under section 268 of the IPC which finds a person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who ordinarily live in a given area. Alternatively, you can also try a complaint under section 290 IPC which covers cases of public nuisance that fall beyond section 268 IPC.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for implementation of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Its main functions are to promote cleanliness of water in streams, wells, etc. and prevent water pollution. The Board also has the duty to improve the quality of air by preventing air and noise pollution. The Head Office of the CPCB is in New Delhi and they also have several regional offices across states.
Even though the offices of the CPCB are only there in a few states, every state also has an office known as the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). You can also approach the SPCB offices to file a complaint. These authorities have the power to issue a written order for preventing, prohibiting, controlling or regulating:
Any vocal or instrumental music
Sounds caused by playing, beating, clashing, blowing
Instruments including loudspeakers, public address systems, horn, construction equipment, appliance or apparatus which is capable of producing or reproducing sound
Sounds caused by bursting of sound emitting fire crackers
Sounds caused from a business operation, or trade, for example, business of manufacture of utensils, etc.
The authorities may give an opportunity to the person who made the noise to be heard and then may modify or alter the order.
SPCB can be approached to file a complaint. You can try these links.
You can also call the Police and ask them to file a case under section 268, IPC,which relates to public nuisance. 2. Alternatively, you can also approach a lawyer and ask them to file a civil suit under section 91, CPC, in order to get an injunction for causing a public nuisance as excessive noise constitiutes the same.
kannagi murugesan
June 5, 2023
Today is world environment day
My neighbour polluted air by plastic burns
My house is full of smoke
Struggling with my little kids
Please make the complaining procedures easy.like online registration.
Alka Manral
June 25, 2024
Search if there’s an online complaint portal of your state’s pollution control board or CM’s secretariat. Any of the above listed forums should help resolve your case. If you have not been able to resolve the issue with the interferance of GPCB, file a complaint to the Central Pollution Control Board directly. Additionally, you can file a complaint to National Green Tribunal on their website. Consider writing an application to the local ‘Municipal corporation’ or ‘Municipality’ offices. Usually, these offices accept complaints through email and telephone.
As a last resort, you can take legal action against specific neighbours (if identifiable) and/or local municipality office if they don’t act on your warnings, in the form of a criminal complaint under the Indian Penal Code’s Section 268 or a civil case under Section 91 of the Civil Procedure Code. If someone is causing disturbance or annoyance to the public, it could be considered a public nuisance under India’s criminal law. Alternatively, a private nuisance is an act affecting some particular individual or individuals, it can be claimed as a tort action in the city civil court.
Ganesh kolte
July 28, 2024
माझ्या घरासमोर म्हशीचा तबेला आहे शेणाचा खूप वास येत आहे श्वास घेण्यास त्रास होत आहे तरी कशी तक्रार करता येईल सांगा
Durjoy basak
June 6, 2023
My neighbour opened a restaurant from few months without any permission or a food license. Every day he uses a big size open CHULAS by cooking coal in an open space and creating a dangerous and poisonous atmosphere. He is a reach person and is told nobody can do anything against his restaurant. Already I complained to the Municipality office but no action from the office. So I want a solution as soon as possible.
Alka Manral
June 25, 2024
The first step would be to approach the municipality office and request for an inspection of the premises for health and safety violations. However, since contacting the municipal authorities has not worked so far, the following steps can be taken:
1. A complaint can be filed with the concerned State Pollution Control Board. Details to include: location, nature of pollution, its impact on your health and environment
2. An FIR can be filed at the nearest local police station under Section 268 of the IPC for causing public nuisance
3. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) can be approached if the pollution is severe and the local authorities do not respond at all
ललित शर्मा
June 14, 2023
मेरे शॉप के आगे चाइनीज़ फ़ूड के राहड़ी लगती हा जिसे काफ़ी प्रदूषण होता हा और वहाँ पे लोगो ने शराब पीना शुरू कर दिया हा और उस के जस्ट सामने सरकारी स्कूल हा और में काफ़ी साइड पे कंप्लैंड डाल चुका हूँ कोई सुनवाई नहीं हा १०० नो कंप्लैंड कर चुका हूँ पर वो शॉप वाले को पटरी के डेली के ३०० rs डेली के डेटा हा पल्ज़ इस पर कोई एक्शन लिया जाये
Misu Saha
June 26, 2023
I’m from WB, Betai, Nadia. A neighbor who is a fisherman is using our ground to place their dirty foul smelling fish drums and make the environment unhealthy. We told them bt he has given a deaf ear. So how can i get rid of this problem, please help.
Alka Manral
July 9, 2024
You can proceed in the following manner:
1. If the ground being used by the neighbour comes within your private property then you can file a suit under tort law for trespass as the neighbour is placing objects upon your private land without any legal justification. You can further file a suit for private nuisance as the foul smell is infringing upon your right to enjoy your property.
2. If the land is a common property but the foul smell is causing a nuisance to other people living in the surrounding area and has turned into a common and collective issue then you can also file an FIR under S.268 of the Indian Penal Code for public nuisance.
3. In case of public nuisance you can also obtain an injunction from the court under S.91 of the Code of Civil Procedure to stop your neighbour from placing their fish drums on the land.
Anonymous
June 29, 2023
At the centre of our village recently constructed tar plant.when they are running that tar plant heavy smoke is releasing which causes difficulty in breathing
Alka Manral
July 9, 2024
Causing air pollution above specified levels injurious to health is a punishable offence under The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. To seek recourse, you can file a complaint with the Central Pollution Control Board. This, however, is only if your village is situated in Delhi. Here’s the website. If your neighbourhood is not in Delhi, you can file a complaint with the respective State Pollution Control Board. Here’s the list and respective websites. You can also file a complaint with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and claim compensation if someone has been injured because of the pollution caused. The focus of CPCB is compliance, while the NGT provides legal remedies.
Additionally, you can approach your nearest police station and file an FIR under Section 268 (public nuisance) as well.
Hanumanth
July 26, 2023
Hi All,
Regarding: TFL Quinn India Private Limited sound & air & water pollution in the below address.
Survey No’s. 313, 314, 325, 326 & 343, TFL ESTATE
Bachupally village, Near Miyapur
500 090 Hyderabad,Telangana,
India
We are facing heavy sound pollution problems due to the day & night running the machines continuously and due to this sound & air & water pollution, so many people are suffering and affected with diseases.
I requested company management to stop the sound & air & water pollution immediately But they are not responding properly.
Because of this pollution, my mother recently suffered from some heart problems. If required I will send all my mother’s medical & health reports.
Sound & water & Air pollution Company Address:-
Survey No’s. 313, 314, 325, 326 & 343, TFL ESTATE
Bachupally village, Near Miyapur
500 090 Hyderabad, Telangana,
India
It would be very much appreciated if this sound & air & water pollution issue is resolved completely and this pollution company should move from a residential zone.
My contact number: +91-8096356791
Regards,
Hanumantha Rao,
+91-8096356791
Shankar Yadav
August 14, 2023
In ladakabass Teh. Paota jaipur 303119 area air pollution is at their extream stage and due to which many people suffering from cough and even it is difficult to take breath in polluted area. There are many pollution mostly air pollution and water pollution under factory nearer and I think they don’t follow factory rules and due to which air pollution continuously increased. Pl help us in the matter.
Alka Manral
July 29, 2024
The main reason for this pollution is the nearby factories. These factories are not following the rules and laws made to control pollution. Write a complaint letter to the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). This is the government agency responsible for controlling pollution. In the complaint, explain about the high air pollution levels and how it is affecting people’s health. Provide proof like medical reports of people suffering from cough, breathing problems etc. They will investigate the matter after receiving the complaint. They have the power to take action against the polluting factories. They can fine the factories, order them to install pollution control equipment, or even shut down the factories if they are not following the rules. They also have to provide a copy of their order to the people who filed the complaint. This order will explain what action has been taken.
अजय कुमार
August 17, 2023
ग्राम- पासीटाॅड कालोनी,थाना- कतरास,जिला- धनबाद,झारखंड में मुहल्ला के पास ही कोयला तस्कर द्वारा अवैध कच्चा कोयला को प्रतिदिन पकाकर तस्करी करता है पकाने के द्रव्यमान में प्रतिदिन अपार वायु प्रदूषण होता है जिससे आसपास के लोग प्रदूषण से प्रभावित हो रहे हैं थाना में शिकायत करने पर भी किसी प्रकार का कोई करवाई नहीं होता है क्या करें
Alka Manral
July 29, 2024
आपने जिस परिदृश्य का वर्णन किया है, वहां कई कानूनी रास्ते हैं जिनका पालन किया जा सकता है:
1. राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड के पास शिकायत दर्ज करें: राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड (एसपीसीबी) को प्रदूषण फैलाने वाले व्यक्तियों या संस्थाओं के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने का अधिकार है। झारखंड के एसपीसीबी के पास एक विस्तृत शिकायत दर्ज की जा सकती है, जिसमें स्थिति और स्थानीय पुलिस की ओर से कार्रवाई न किए जाने के बारे में बताया जा सकता है।
2. राष्ट्रीय हरित अधिकरण (एनजीटी) से संपर्क करें: एनजीटी पर्यावरण संरक्षण और संरक्षण मामलों को संभालने में माहिर है। अवैध कोयला पकाने और उसके परिणामस्वरूप होने वाले प्रदूषण के खिलाफ उपचारात्मक कार्रवाई की मांग करते हुए एनजीटी के समक्ष एक आवेदन दायर किया जा सकता है।
3. जनहित याचिका (पीआईएल): यदि मुद्दा व्यापक जनता को प्रभावित करता है, तो हस्तक्षेप की मांग करते हुए उच्च न्यायालय या भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय में एक जनहित याचिका दायर की जा सकती है। अदालतें संबंधित अधिकारियों को अपराधियों के खिलाफ तत्काल कार्रवाई करने और पर्यावरण और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश जारी कर सकती हैं।
4. उच्च पुलिस अधिकारियों के पास शिकायत दर्ज करें: यदि स्थानीय पुलिस स्टेशन कार्रवाई नहीं कर रहा है, तो पुलिस अधीक्षक या राज्य पुलिस मुख्यालय जैसे उच्च पुलिस अधिकारियों को शिकायत की जा सकती है। उनके पास ऐसी शिकायतों की जांच करने और उन पर कार्रवाई करने का अधिकार है।
Prabhakar dandsena
August 24, 2023
I am from vill- Nebena of dist- nuapada and there is a rice mill near our house and it, boil waste like lakhad from chimney and it mix in our food and cause serious damage to our body secondly its boil water flow to our cultivated land also cause damage .can you suggest me that can I complain file about this and where? Thanks
Sunil
September 2, 2023
हमारे गांव में 30 फैक्टरी है लगभग इन से इतना प्रदूषण होता है की सास लेना कठिन हो गया है आप हमे जानकारी दो क्या करे हम।
गांव बरसत
जिला करनाल
राज्य हरियाणा
Manoj
September 22, 2023
Hamre pados m furniture ka kaam hota h m kam se Kam 50 bar mna kr chuka hu ye machine se police krte h furnutre pr jis se polution hota h or hum log bimaar pad jate h aate jate log ko bhi pareshani hoti h
Dhanraj Verma
November 2, 2023
हमारा पड़ोसी वेल्डिंग की दुकान किया है यह एक आवासीय क्षेत्र है वायु और ध्वनि प्रदूषण होता है सड़क भी घेर कर रखता है क्या करें
Meenakshi Goyal
November 3, 2023
We live in Gurgaon, Haryana.
There is one sweet shop in front of our house and they have installed a chimney there which emit lot of smoke in air. We have small kids and elder in our home. They all are getting affected by pollutant air. Please suggest the procedure.
Sikha
September 11, 2024
This may qualify as a case of public nuisance under Section 268 IPC (Section 270 of BNS). You nay also approach the Harayana State Pollution Control Board as this may be a violation of the rules in the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Khalid
November 6, 2023
Main pradushan se sambandhit shikayat karna chahta hun kripya sahayata Karen
Dipranjan
November 30, 2023
Hi ,
In Dtc Southern heights,joka,Kolkata te builder is depriving and fooling the purchasers by said something before sell and deliver something else post selling.
Another issue is toxic air pollution and noise pollution are generated due to their construction work and diesel engines.Toxic fumes are coming inside even 9th floor rooms,and we are not able to breathe properly as all the doors/windows are closed due to toxic smoke and abnormal noise ,where so many diesel engines are generating abnormal noise.Residents are not able to do office works,attend meetings whoever working from home..
Local authority,police station nobody doing nothing,do not know why?
Neha
December 11, 2023
Bricks chimneys ka complaint kidhr kar sakte hmlog..hamare ghar pas 5 se 6 chimneys chlte hai jisme se 2 ne air filter ya kuch aisa use kiya h unka dhua white type niklta h pr 2 chimneys jo h unka pura black aur bht hi jyada sblogo k ghr dust se bhar jate h sans lene me v taklif hoti h hame … ye area ranchi ,Jharkhand me hai
Alka Manral
June 10, 2024
आप लोकल नगर निगम कार्यालय या प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड में ईंट के चिमनी के बारे में शिकायत दर्ज कर सकते हैं। हमारी पड़ोस में, लगभग 5 से 6 चिमनी हैं, जिनमें से 2 में कोई प्रकार का वायु फ़िल्टर या यंत्र लगा हुआ है, जो सफेद धुंध उत्पन्न करती है। हालांकि, शेष 2 चिमनी अत्यधिक काले धुंध उत्पन्न करती हैं, जिससे लोगों के घरों में धूल का बहुत अधिक भराव होता है और साँस लेने में कठिनाई होती है। यह क्षेत्र झारखंड के रांची में स्थित है।
अपराध:
पर्यावरण प्रदूषण: चिमनी से काले धुंध का उत्पादन पर्यावरण प्रदूषण में योगदान करता है और निवासियों के लिए स्वास्थ्य खतरा पैदा करता है।
भारतीय कानून के अनुच्छेद:
पर्यावरण (संरक्षण) अधिनियम, 1986: यह अधिनियम पर्यावरण की संरक्षा और सुधार तथा मानव जीवों, अन्य जीव, पौधे और संपत्ति के खतरों की रोकथाम के लिए प्रावधान करता है।
वायु (प्रदूषण नियंत्रण और निवारण) अधिनियम, 1981: यह अधिनियम विभिन्न स्रोतों से उत्पन्न निकासी को नियंत्रित और कम करने का लक्ष्य रखता है, जिसमें औद्योगिक और घरेलू चिमनियों सहित है।
लेने के कदम:
शिकायत दर्ज करें: अपने पड़ोस की चिमनियों से निकलने वाले धुंध के संबंध में एक औपचारिक शिकायत करने के लिए स्थानीय प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड या नगर निगम से संपर्क करें।
सबूत प्रदान करें: संभव हो तो, चिमनियों से काले धुंध के निकास के लिए फोटोग्राफ या वीडियो जैसे सबूत इकट्ठा करें, ताकि आपकी शिकायत को समर्थन मिले।
फॉलो अप: अधिकारियों के साथ अपनी शिकायत को हल करने और चिमनियों द्वारा प्रदूषण को कम करने के लिए उचित कार्रवाई होने का सुनिश्चित करने के लिए अधिकारियों के साथ अपडेट करें।
कानूनी सहायता लें: आवश्यक हो तो, पर्यावरण के क़ानूनविद या संगठनों से कानूनी सहायता लें, ताकि मामले को अग्रसर किया जा सके और आपके स्वच्छ और स्वास्थ्यपूर्ण पर्यावरण के अधिकारों का पालन किया जा सके।
PRAVEEN KUMAR
December 16, 2023
Hi am located in yelahanka new town Bangalore . Recently a dosa centre which uses wood for burning emitting lot of smoke . this has inconvenience respiratory problems , eye burning and breathing difficulties to the people in the near vicinity . people especialy with breathing issues , school children , patients are facing lot of difficulties . BBMP is not responding . What should be the further step to get rid of this public nuisance
Rohonso ama
December 20, 2023
1 years ago but same situation of raod
Cause of raod dust air pollution
Jagdeep Singh Wadhwa
December 26, 2023
We have a pizza joint on the ground floor. We reside above it. Their exhaust is right under our apartment window along with their AC outdoor units. The exhaust directly comes into our house and the AC unit noise is the for 24 hours as this pizza joint forums from 6.30 AM to 4.00 Am (22 hours).
The smell of food is always in our house compelling us to close all our windows. AC units result in a loud humming sound in the house at all times.
Society is Not taking any action in spite of our complaint.
Can I file FIR in police station.
Does this joint come under Pollution Control Board or Municipality.
Please advise where I should complain.
Thank you
Karuna Rao
January 5, 2024
Wood or leaves is being burned in my neighbourhood in a number of places to ward off mosquitoes and to keep warm. But this in turn has led to such dense smoke pollution that the entire view outside my window is hazy. And personally I have been suffering from burning watery eyes, respiratory issues due this pollution and not able sleep even coz the smoke is throughout night and day. Please advise it’s really affecting my health.
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
As a first course of action, consider bringing the issue to the attention of your local ‘residents welfare association’ (if you reside in an organised neighbourhood or a housing society). If this doesn’t work, bring this to the attention of your local councillor or mayor. The contact details of these officials is readily available through online search. If this doesn’t work, then consider writing an application to the local ‘Municipal corporation’ or ‘Municipality’ offices. Usually, these offices accept complaints through email and telephone. Alternatively, search if there’s an online complaint portal of your state’s pollution control board or CM’s secretariat. Any of the above listed forums should help resolve your case. As a last resort, you can take legal action against specific neighbours (if identifiable) and/or local municipality office if they don’t act on your warnings, in the form of a criminal complaint under the Indian Penal Code’s Section 268 which defines a public nusiance. It says if someone does something or doesn’t do something, and it causes trouble or annoyance to a lot of people in a certain area, they’re breaking the law. It doesn’t matter if they think what they’re doing is helpful; if it bothers others, it’s still wrong. Or a civil case under Section 91 of the Civil Procedure Code. This section says that if there’s a problem that affects a lot of people, like a public nuisance or something else wrong that could harm the public, certain people can take legal action to stop it. The government’s lawyer (Advocate-General) can do this, or a group of people can with permission from the court, even if the problem hasn’t directly hurt them. This section doesn’t stop anyone from suing for other reasons if they have the right to.
J S Wadhwa
January 22, 2024
We are located in Mumbai on a main road. A Pizza shop is taken a shop on rent in our apartment on ground floor. We stay on the 1st floor. The shop has installed a heavy duty air intake fan, It has no exhaust and there is opening in the wall for the same. the shop is below our bedroom. The smoke exhaust from the opening (which is below our window) comes into our residence above and there is a dirty odour all the time in our house forcing us to shut our windows of that room. They have also installed a Air conditioner whose two outdoor units are also located below our windows. The A/C are continuously operating creating a loud noise at all times. Our Society management does not allow a chimney to be installed.
The noise of the A/c and the heavy duty motor results in a loud humming noise at all times as this shop runs from 6.30 AM to 4.00 AM (22 Hours). The noise and smell from the shop is big nuisance as we cannot even sleep or stay in the room.
What remedy under the law do we have and who is the right person/agency to complain. Can we go to the police. This going on for 6 months. Our complaint to society management is not getting any response.
Bablu Kumar
February 2, 2024
Main Bablu Kumar Gupta plastic complex Chauraha Basti ka Rahane wala hun hamari Shop se 200 meter dur Balaji rice mil hai aur rice mil ka rakh ham logon ke ghar aur dukaan per aata hai jisse ham logon Ko business karne mein taklif hota hai aur chhat per agar kapda aur sukhane jaen to Sara kapda Kala ho jata hai bike chalate waqt aankh mein bhi pad jata hai aur vah bahut nuksan karta hai kripya help kijiye Balaji rice mil plastic complex Chauraha jhalkatiya mein sthit hai bahut jyada vayu pradushan faila rahe hain yahan per logon ka rasta chalna bhi durlabh ho gaya hai aur koi bhi chhat per kapda nahin faila Sakta sabke chhat per kala kala raag pura jama hua hai ghar ka painting tak kharab ho ja raha hai kripya help kijiye dhanyvad
Alka Manral
April 18, 2024
Aapki samasya kaafi gambheer lag rahi hai. Aapko yeh samasya local authorities ya pollution control boards ko report karna chahiye. Unhein aapki samasya ka samadhan karne mein madad mil sakti hai. Aap unhein detail mein aapki samasya aur uska asar bata sakte hain, aur unse prashasanik karvahi ki ummeed kar sakte hain.
Aapko jaayada jankari ka liya yeh nyaaya ka website pe details millega : https://nyaaya.org/legal-explainer/who-can-you-complain-to-about-a-grievance-under-air-pollution-law/.
Alka Manral
May 22, 2024
Aapki samasya kaafi gambheer lag rahi hai. Aapko yeh samasya local authorities ya pollution control boards ko report karna chahiye. Unhein aapki samasya ka samadhan karne mein madad mil sakti hai. Aap unhein detail mein aapki samasya aur uska asar bata sakte hain, aur unse prashasanik karvahi ki ummeed kar sakte hain.
Aapko jaayada jankari ka liya yeh nyaaya ka website pe details millega : https://nyaaya.org/legal-explainer/who-can-you-complain-to-about-a-grievance-under-air-pollution-law/..
Irfan
February 6, 2024
My neighbor is continuously burning something at night it doesn’t allow us breathe and also not comfortable to sleep.
Can you please under what section I can file a complaint against them
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
1) You can file a complaint at the nearest police station for public nuisance under sec. 268 of IPC
2) You can also file a complaint to the State Pollution Control Board at their office or on their website. The State Pollution Control Board can approach the court to obtain a restraining order against such a person under Section 22A(1) of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
3) You can also approach a Sub-Divisional Magistrate to file a complaint and obtain a remedy against public nuisance. The Magistrate has the power to issue notice against such polluting activities under Sec. 133 of CrPC.
Devanand sinari
February 8, 2024
In my village amona goa,taluka bichomim,post marcella pin403107,company namely as vedanta limited,value additional business,pig iron plant amona goa creats noise and ait pollution ,on noise heavy machinery sound and siren sound is coming at night time …
For air pollution Graphite particals are falling in all around village and in my residencial area inspite of giving many complaints to goa state pollution controle board and given samples of graphite particals no action has been taken as company and goa state pollution board chairman and member secretary is having interlinked relation …
Now what other way to cotrole graphite air pollution ….for whom to contact…??
Alka Manral
April 26, 2024
It sounds like you’re rightly concerned about the air and noise pollution from Vedanta Limited’s pig iron plant in Amona Goa. Some steps you can take to address this issue:
Reach Out to Higher Authorities:
National Green Tribunal (NGT): The NGT is a central Indian body that handles environmental complaints. You can file a complaint online https://www.greentribunal.gov.in/ or send a written complaint by post.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): The CPCB is the apex body on pollution control in India. You can file a complaint on their website https://cpcb.nic.in/query-form1.php.
Gather Evidence:
Photos and Videos: Take pictures and videos of the graphite dust settling in your village and surrounding areas.
Witness Statements: Talk to your neighbors who are also affected by the pollution and get signed statements from them if they’re willing.
Medical Reports (Optional): If you or anyone you know has respiratory problems potentially linked to the pollution, consider getting medical reports from a doctor.
Raise Public Awareness:
Media: Contact local or regional media outlets to bring public attention to the issue.
Online Petitions: Start an online petition on platforms like Change.org to garner support for stricter pollution control measures.
Legal Help:
Environmental Lawyer: Consider seeking legal advice from an environmental lawyer specializing in industrial pollution cases.
Continue Following Up:
Goa State Pollution Control Board: Don’t give up on the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). Keep filing complaints and following up on them. Request copies of any reports or communications between the GSPCB and Vedanta Limited.
Panduranga Rao
February 24, 2024
Karnataka state pollution control board has given consent to operate only a residential apartment to my building. A local corporator is running commercial activity in the ground floor with a 7500 sqft teak wood furniture showroom which is against the consent given by pollution board and other authorities.
Based on complaint pollution board inspected and issued show cause notice for violations of consent to operate, but after that they are not taking any action, officials told us “you know who that person is? Why are you messing with him”.
The pollution board is even sending back the letters we sent to them. Can you please suggest What is legal recourse for this ?
Alka Manral
May 29, 2024
In the present case, you can take recourse to Section 268 of the IPC which deals with Public nuisance, but, you need to prove that the illegal act of corporator which is operating commercial property in a Residential building, is causing annoyance to the people who live in the building. 9
Additionally, if the said corporator did not take any actions, even after issuance of notice. Then, the complaint can be under Section 291 of the IPC.
Further, if the officers are not taking action, then you can write to the magistrate and he can take action under Section 133 of the CRPC.
sarfaraz
March 8, 2024
Hello Legal Explainer,
I’m reaching out regarding a concerning issue in B Ward, where illegal factories are operating in residential areas, specifically to melt gold and silver using harmful acids. This poses significant health risks to residents, including my brother, who recently underwent surgery due to health issues exacerbated by the pollution.
I seek your guidance on how such factories can operate in residential zones and what legal steps can be taken to address this situation. Immediate action is imperative to safeguard the well-being of the community.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter
Maruti raut
March 9, 2024
I am farmer Pune Maharashtra daund my near visaka industries Ltd a asbestos sheet manufacturers company lot of air, water and noise pollution I given complaint on mpcb and cpcb but there is no response pls suggest
Arun kumar Dahariya
March 17, 2024
Mai chhulha anuppur se hu mere yaha bagal me thresar lgakar vayu pradushan kiya ja rha h jisse hame सांस lene me taklif hoti h baar baar mana krne ke baad bhi nahi maan rhe h . Mere yaha सुगर b. P. Wale marij hai jinko सांस lene me taklif hoti hai.
Alka Manral
August 20, 2024
Hi! Laws in India provide many remedies for issues like air pollution which are injurious to health.
(a) You can approach Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or your respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) (https://cpcb.nic.in/spcbs-pccs/) to complain about the issue.
(b) Since mandate of CPCB and SPCB is to ensure compliance, for legal remedies such as to claim compensation for injury, you can approach National Green Tribunal (NGT).
(c) Alternatively, you can choose to file a suit under Section 91 of CPC against the violator.
(d) You can also file a criminal complaint under section 268 and section 278 of IPC for acts of Public Nuisance.
PS
March 25, 2024
A hospital in the closed vicinity of residence have deployed a DG set whose outlet hose has been facing towards the residence side for years. Every time the generator was turned on, after a couple of minutes, one can smell the exhaust gas in the local residence even after closing all windows. Numerous complaints have been raised against the hospital over the years and finally when GPCB arrived after numerous complaints, the hospital raised the smoke vent only by a couple of feet without any consultation with the residence with no such acknowledgement of whether the problem has been resolved or not. Till date the problem still remains and the GPCB guys have callously refused to take any further action, while the problem is still unresolved and residents living in highly unhygienic environment. Please advise further on the matter.
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
As a first response, call the Police and ask them to file a case under section 268, IPC. 2. In case the police is not responsive or taking your complaint, find a lawyer and ask them to file a civil suit under section 91, CPC, in order to get an injunction against the hospital for causing a public nuisance as smoke emission and noise constitiute the same. 3. If you wish to escalate the problem to a higher level due to further inaction from concerned authorities, you can alternatively file a writ petition (the Writ of Mandamus) against the GPCB for failing to conduct their duty in ensuring a pollution-free environment for residents around the hospital area.
Vansh
March 28, 2024
Mandi Gobindgarh sector -9 , Ram nagar me rolling mils hai jo bahut air pollution krti hai, air pollution rule follow nahi krti.
Alka Manral
June 25, 2024
Yadi aap mills dvara philae ja rahe vayu pradushan ke baare mein shikayat karna chahte hain. Phir, aap nimnalikhit adhikaariyon se sampark kar sakate hain:
Police- koi bhi vyakti nikatatam police station mein shikayat darj kar sakata hai aur vayu pradushan ke lie jimmedar pratishthaan, udyog ya vyakti ke khilaaph saarvajanik upadrav ke lie ephaeeaar (pratham soochana riport) bhee darj kar sakata hai.
Kendriya aur rajya pradushan niyantran board
CPCB ka matalab kendriya pradushan niyantran board hai. Yeh Bharat mein jal aur vayu pradushan ko rokane aur niyantrit karane ke liye kaanoon ke tahat gathit ek nikaay hai. Yah paryaavaran aur van mantraalay ko takaneekee sevan bhi pradaan karata hai aur pradooshan ke star ko viniyamit karane aur kam karane mein madad ke lie vayu aur jal gunvatta nigarani karyakram chalata hai.
Delhi NCR mein vayu pradushan ki report karne ke liye https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/helpdesk website par ek shikaayat portal hai. Koi bhi peedit vyakti vaayu pradushan ki shikayat darj karne ke liye apne rajya mein, rajya pradushan niyantran board karyalay se sampark kar sakta hai ya website par ja sakta hai.
Help desk number: 011-23869378 IT Cell ka hai yeh saaton din khula rahta hai subah 9:30 A.M. baje se shaam 6:00 P.M. baje tak.
Vayu pradushan phailaane ki sambhavna wale kisi bhi vyakti par rok lagaane ke lie adalat ka rukh bhi kar sakte hai.
Audyogik sanyantron se utsarjan ke baare mein jaanakaaree praapt karen, parisar mein pravesh karen aur nireekshan karen, utsarjan ke namoone len aur vishleshan ke lie bhejen.4
Aise pradushan phailaane wale pratishthaanon ko band karne ka nirdesh den ya isakee paanee ya bijalee aapoorti kaat den ya niyantrit karen. https://cpcb.nic.in/query-form1.php
Zila adhikari
Koi bhi vyakti vakil ki madad se saarvajanik upadrav ke khilaaph upachaar ke lie civil mukadma dayar karne ke liye magistrate ke paas ja sakta hai. Magistrate ke paas dhaara ke tahat notis jaaree karane kee bhee shakti hai. Pradooshan phailaane vaalee gatividhiyon ko rokane ke lie 133 CrPc (upadrav hataane ka aadesh).
Rashtriya harit nyayadhikaran
Shikayatein national green tribunal ki adhikarik website par darj kee ja sakte hain. Shikaayat ek vyakti, vakeel, kisee kaanoonee pharm ya enajeeo ke pratinidhi ya bharat sarkar ke pratinidhi ke roop mein darj ki ja sakatee hai.
Jab karyavahi shuru ki jaati hai, to enajeetee raahat aur muavaja pradaan kar sakta hai aur saath hee kshatigrast sampatti aur kshetr ke paryaavaran ki vaapasee aur bahaalee ka aadesh de sakata hai. 6 enajeetee mrityu, vikalaangata, chot ya beemaaree, majadooree kee haani aur ke maamalon ke lie muaavaje ka aadesh deta hai. Paryaavaran ko nuksan pahuchane ke liye jimmedaar vyakti ko chikitsa vyaya.
Tribunal ke paas anudaan dene ki bhi shakti hai: antarim aadesh ya rok – kisee vyakti ko rukane aur rukane kee aavashyakata vaale aadesh. https://www.greentribunal.gov.in/
Ashok Kumar raut
April 14, 2024
Mere parosi masroom compost bante hai jis Karan se pradushan ho raha hai badbu bhi Bahot karta hai
Kya kare
Alka Manral
May 24, 2024
Pehle aapko apne padosiyo ko ek kanooni notice bhejna chahiye, jisme unhe unki pareshani ke liye doshi ghoshit kiya jaye. Agar wo phir bhi koi kadam nahi uthate toh tum IPC ke section 268 ke tahat ek apradhik shikayat darj kar sakte ho ya phir apne padosiyo ke khilaf ek nagrik mukadme darj kar sakte ho, jisme aap ek injunction maang sakte ho. Is mamle mein ek vakil ki madad leni chahiye.
Vijay Kumar Shah
April 15, 2024
श्रीमान जी, मैं विजय कुमार शाह,178 विधान सारणी कोलकाता 700006, का निवासी, मकान के दक्षिण भाग में स्थित पेट्रोल पंप में गाड़ी की धुलाई की जा रही है,इस प्रक्रिया में किसी ऐसे केमिकल का छिड़काव करते हैं जो असह्य होती है,सर में दर्द व सांस कष्ट होता है, उन्हें अपनी असुविधा बताई,कभी भी निवारण को तैयार नहीं,उम्र करीब 67 साल है,पर बच्चे भी हैं उनके लिए चिंतित हूं, रसूखदार लोग हैं,हजारों लीटर पानी खुले में होल में विना ट्रीटमेंट के डाल देते हैं, तकलीफ निवारण की उम्मीद से आपके पास प्रार्थना करता हूं
Alka Manral
May 24, 2024
कोई भी व्यक्ति निकटतम पुलिस स्टेशन में शिकायत दर्ज करा सकता है और वायु प्रदूषण के लिए जिम्मेदार प्रतिष्ठान, उद्योग या व्यक्ति के खिलाफ सार्वजनिक उपद्रव के लिए एफआईआर (प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट) भी दर्ज कर सकता है।
केंद्रीय और राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड
सीपीसीबी का मतलब केंद्रीय प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड है। यह भारत में जल और वायु प्रदूषण को रोकने और नियंत्रित करने के लिए कानून के तहत गठित एक निकाय है। यह पर्यावरण और वन मंत्रालय को तकनीकी सेवाएं भी प्रदान करता है और प्रदूषण के स्तर को विनियमित करने और कम करने में मदद के लिए वायु और जल गुणवत्ता निगरानी कार्यक्रम चलाता है।2 दिल्ली एनसीआर में वायु प्रदूषण की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए इसकी वेबसाइट पर एक शिकायत पोर्टल है।
कोई भी पीड़ित व्यक्ति वायु प्रदूषण की शिकायत दर्ज करने के लिए अपने राज्य में राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्ड कार्यालय से संपर्क कर सकता है या वेबसाइट पर जा सकता है। राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण बोर्डों के पास ये शक्तियाँ हैं:
वायु प्रदूषण फैलाने की संभावना वाले किसी भी व्यक्ति पर रोक लगाने के लिए अदालत से संपर्क करें।3
औद्योगिक संयंत्रों से उत्सर्जन के बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त करें, परिसर में प्रवेश करें और निरीक्षण करें, उत्सर्जन के नमूने लें और विश्लेषण के लिए भेजें।4
ऐसे प्रदूषण फैलाने वाले प्रतिष्ठानों को बंद करने का निर्देश दें या इसकी पानी या बिजली आपूर्ति काट दें या नियंत्रित करें।
न्यायालयों
जिला अधिकारी
कोई भी व्यक्ति वकील की मदद से सार्वजनिक उपद्रव के खिलाफ उपचार के लिए सिविल मुकदमा दायर करने के लिए मजिस्ट्रेट के पास जा सकता है। मजिस्ट्रेट के पास धारा के तहत नोटिस जारी करने की भी शक्ति है। प्रदूषणकारी गतिविधियों को रोकने के लिए 133 सीआरपीसी5 (उपद्रव हटाने का आदेश)।
राष्ट्रीय हरित न्यायाधिकरण
शिकायतें नेशनल ग्रीन ट्रिब्यूनल की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर दर्ज की जा सकती हैं। (एनजीटी)। शिकायत एक व्यक्ति, वकील, किसी कानूनी फर्म या एनजीओ के प्रतिनिधि या भारत सरकार के प्रतिनिधि के रूप में दर्ज की जा सकती है।
जब कार्यवाही शुरू की जाती है, तो एनजीटी राहत और मुआवजा प्रदान कर सकता है और साथ ही क्षतिग्रस्त संपत्ति और क्षेत्र के पर्यावरण की वापसी और बहाली का आदेश दे सकता है। 6 एनजीटी मृत्यु, विकलांगता, चोट या बीमारी, मजदूरी की हानि और के मामलों के लिए मुआवजे का आदेश देता है। पर्यावरण को नुकसान पहुंचाने के लिए जिम्मेदार व्यक्ति को चिकित्सा व्यय7.8
ट्रिब्यूनल के पास अनुदान देने की भी शक्ति है:
अंतरिम आदेश या रोक
किसी व्यक्ति को रुकने और रुकने की आवश्यकता वाले आदेश।
सुनील कुमार
August 31, 2024
हमारा पड़ोसी हरी घास जलाकर धुंआ करता है,जिससे हम बहुत परेशान है,मेरे बच्चे बीमार रहते है और रात भर सो नहीं पाते हैं।इनके खिलाफ कैसे कारवाई हो ।इसके लिए मेरी मदद कीजिए । हरी घास के धुंआ से मुझे और मेरे परिवार को बचाएं।हमारा पड़ोसी समझाने से भी नही मानता है श्रीमान जी।
कृपा करके हमारी मदद कीजिए ।
प्रार्थी,
सुनील कुमार
गांव बवानी खेड़ा,एचडीएफसी बैंक वाली गली,वार्ड no 5,जिला भिवानी हरियाणा
मोबाइल no. 9********0
सुनील कुमार
August 31, 2024
हमारा पड़ोसी हरी घास जलाकर धुंआ करता है,जिससे हम बहुत परेशान है,मेरे बच्चे बीमार रहते है और रात भर सो नहीं पाते हैं।इनके खिलाफ कैसे कारवाई हो ।इसके लिए मेरी मदद कीजिए । हरी घास के धुंआ से मुझे और मेरे परिवार को बचाएं।हमारा पड़ोसी समझाने से भी नही मानता है श्रीमान जी।
कृपा करके हमारी मदद कीजिए ।
प्रार्थी,
सुनील कुमार
गांव बवानी खेड़ा,एचडीएफसी बैंक वाली गली,वार्ड no 5,जिला भिवानी हरियाणा
मोबाइल no. 9*********0
Jogendra singh
September 6, 2024
नमस्कार सर मेरा नाम जोगिंदर सिंह है मेरे घर के आगे एक सरकारी कूड़ेदान बनाया गया है जिसे मैंने बनाने को मना किया था प्रधान से भी जो बाजार के मालिक उनसे भी लेकिन मेरे मन करने के बावजूद उन्होंने वहां कोटेदार बना दिया है और यहां पर इतनी गंदगी है की बच्चों के हगीज डायपर आदि यहां गिरते हैं पब्लिक और यहां मेरी गाफैलती है इसकी शिकायत इसकी शिकायत मैंने डीएम साहब से भी की थी और तहसील में भी की थी कोई सुनवाई नहीं हो पाई इसके लिए मुझे समाधान करें नमस्तेजी से भी की थी
Jogendra singh
September 6, 2024
नमस्कार सर मेरा नाम जोगिंदर सिंह है मेरे घर के आगे एक सरकारी कूड़ेदान बनाया गया है जिसे मैंने बनाने को मना किया था प्रधान से भी जो बाजार के मालिक उनसे भी लेकिन मेरे मन करने के बावजूद उन्होंने वहा उन्होंने वहां कूड़ेदान बना दिया इसकी शिकायत मैंने जिला अधिकारी से की थी और तहसील में भी की थी इस शिकायत को कृपया करके समाधान करें यह बहुत गंदगी फैल रही है पानी भरा है
कृपा लक्ष्मी
September 22, 2024
श्रीमान जी मेरे गांव में एंबुलेंस सड़क बनी है जो की पंचायत द्वारा एमएलए फंड से बनी है इसे बीमार मरीज को स्कूटी बच्चे वह सब्जियों को मुख्य सड़क तक पहुंचाने के लिए बनाया गया है परंतु अब इसमें मीनिंग के द्वारा रेट का व्यापार किया जा रहा है जिससे कि स्थानीय लोगों के पशु चारा पूरा धूल से खराब हो रहा है व जाम लगने के कारण बच्चे स्कूल समय से नहीं पहुंच पाए यदि जाम में मरीज फस जाता है तो उसकी जान भी जोखिम में पढ़ सकती हैं इस रोड पर हम कमर्शियल गाड़ियां बंद करवाना चाहते हैं हमें क्या करना होगा