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    National Green Tribunal (NGT)

    Safeguarding the Environment through Judicial Oversight

    Introduction to NGT

    • Established in 2010 under the National


    Green Tribunal Act.

    • A specialized judicial body for handling


    environmental disputes.

    • Objective: Ensure effective and


    expeditious disposal of cases related to
    environmental protection and
    conservation
    Key Features of NGT

    • Specialized Expertise: Combines legal and


    technical experts.

    • Speedy Justice: Cases resolved within 6 months.

    • Jurisdiction: Addresses civil cases under various


    environmental laws.

    • Binding Decisions: Decisions are legally


    enforceable.
    Structure of NGT

     Chairperson: Must be a retired Supreme Court Judge.


     Members:
    o Judicial Members: Retired Judges of High Courts.
    o Expert Members: Professionals with expertise in
    environmental and related sciences.
    o Regional Benches: Located in Delhi (Principal
    Bench), Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Chennai for
    regional coverage.
    Powers of NGT
     Original Jurisdiction: For cases related to
    environmental harm.
     Appellate Jurisdiction: Appeals against
    orders passed by government authorities.
     Compensation and Damages: Awards relief
    and compensation to affected parties.
     Power to enforce polluter pays principle
    and precautionary principles.
    Landmark Judgments by NGT

    1. Sterlite Industries Case: Ordered


    the closure of a copper plant in
    Tamil Nadu.

    2. Yamuna Floodplain Case: Imposed a


    fine on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of
    Living Foundation.

    3. Alaknanda Hydro Project: Held that


    development cannot come at the
    cost of environmental degradation.
    Role in Environmental Conservation

    • Prevents illegal mining, deforestation, and


    industrial pollution.

    • Protects biodiversity and ecological balance.

    • Monitors and enforces compliance with


    environmental regulations.

    Challenges Faced by NGT

    • Limited resources and manpower.


    • Delay in implementation of orders.
    • Conflicts with other regulatory bodies.
    • Lack of awareness among the public
    Future of NGT
    • Strengthen regional benches for
    greater reach.
    • Increase public awareness and access
    to NGT for common citizens.
    • Promote sustainable development
    through stringent regulations.
    • Collaborate with global environmental
    bodies.

     NGT plays a crucial role in balancing


    development and environmental conservation.
     Encourages accountability and proactive measures
    to protect the environment.
     It is a key player in India’s journey towards
    sustainable development.

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