New Delhi, July 16 -- The Supreme Court today issued notice in an appeal filed by Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) challenging a February 2025 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing the imposition of environmental compensation on the company for past violations related to coal dust pollution and non-compliance with environmental clearance conditions.
A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Atul S Chandurkar sought replies from the respondents but declined to stay the NGT's order without hearing them.
The case pertains to the Tribunal's order raising serious concerns about the environmental impact of coal handling operations at Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh.
Proceedings before the NGT were initiated ...