The Central Ground Water Authority, constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986, has the mandate of regulating groundwater development, and regulates groundwater extraction by NOCs. However, the relaxation of NOC was not without precedent.
Learned Adv Ambhoj kumar Sinha has submitted before the Supreme Court that under the provisions of Passport Act, 1967 Passport can only be refused in the circumstances mentioned under section 6 of the Passport act.
The petitioner’s request to transfer his rights in the chamber by declaring an NOC in conformity with the extant customary practice sanctified by the Respondent was denied.
The defence ministry has written to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), requesting it to direct producers of movies and web series to first seek permission from the defence ministry before airing films depicting Indian Army or military personnel.