National Green Tribunal
Powers and Jurisdiction
The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, to handle cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and other natural resources. It is a specialised body equipped with multidisciplinary expertise.
- The NGT has original jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial questions relating to the environment, including enforcement of environmental laws such as the Environment Protection Act 1986, Forest Conservation Act 1980, Water Act 1974, and Air Act 1981.
- It can grant relief in the form of compensation and restitution and has appellate jurisdiction over orders under the listed statutes.
- NGT orders are binding and enforceable as decrees of a civil court; they can be appealed before the Supreme Court within 90 days.
- The Tribunal applies the principles of sustainable development, precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle.
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