In Tanaji Balasaheb Gambhire v. Union of India & Ors., the National Green Tribunal’s Western Zone Bench at Pune addressed construction undertaken without the required prior Environmental Clearance and other statutory approvals. The NGT imposed environmental compensation of approximately ₹7.36 crore, reinforcing that compliance with environmental regulations is a mandatory part of project development. The decision highlights the financial consequences of non-compliance and underscores the responsibility of developers to obtain all necessary environmental permissions before commencing construction.