The Supreme Court questioned why RIICO opposed an NGT order aimed at cleaning the polluted Jojari river. The bench sought clarity from the Rajasthan government on the state agency’s stance and Rs 2 crore penalty compliance.
On Wednesday (24th April): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for not taking action against environmental offenders, stating that it encourages violations of environmental laws. The NGT emphasized that revenue from environmental crimes qualifies as ‘proceeds of crime’ under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), directing the compensation to be used for environmental restoration in affected areas.
