India, Oct. 25 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed the applicant claiming large-scale unauthorised construction in Noida and Greater Noida to submit a list of projects that continue to violate environmental norms despite previous closure orders.

The directions were issued during a recent hearing of an ongoing case alleging unlicensed construction activities across Noida and Greater Noida.

The tribunal is monitoring compliance by authorities including the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA).

UPPCB informed the tribunal that it had earlier identified five major under-construction projects. It said closure orders under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollu...