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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Environmental201039 sections5 chapters

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, establishes a specialized court to quickly resolve legal disputes regarding environmental protection and the conservation of forests and natural resources. It regulates civil cases involving significant environmental issues and enforces legal rights related to the environment. This Act applies to everyone, including individuals, businesses, and government departments. It matters because it ensures victims of pollution receive compensation and damaged property is restored. By utilizing both judicial and expert members, the NGT upholds the constitutional right to a healthy environment while streamlining complex ecological cases.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRIBUNAL →

  1. 3Establishment of Tribunal.
  2. 4Composition of Tribunal.
  3. 5Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member.
  4. 6Appointment of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member.
  5. 7Term of office and other conditions of service of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member.
  6. 8Resignation.
  7. 9Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service.
  8. 10Removal and suspension of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member.
  9. 10AQualifications, terms and conditions of service of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member.
  10. 11To act as Chairperson of Tribunal or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances.
  11. 12Staff of Tribunal.
  12. 13Financial and administrative powers of Chairperson.

Chapter III JURISDICTION, POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRIBUNAL →

  1. 14Tribunal to settle disputes.
  2. 15Relief, compensation and restitution.
  3. 16Tribunal to have appellate jurisdiction.
  4. 17Liability to pay relief or compensation in certain cases.
  5. 18Application or appeal to Tribunal.
  6. 19Procedure and powers of Tribunal.
  7. 20Tribunal to apply certain principles.
  8. 21Decision to be taken by majority.
  9. 22Appeal to Supreme Court.
  10. 23Cost.
  11. 24Deposit of amount payable for damage to environment.
  12. 25Execution of award or order or decision of Tribunal.

Chapter IV PENALTY →

  1. 26Penalty for failure to comply with orders of Tribunal.
  2. 27Offences by companies.
  3. 28Offences by Government Department.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 29Bar of jurisdiction.
  2. 30Cognizance of offences.
  3. 31Members and staff of Tribunal to be public servants.
  4. 32Protection of action taken in good faith.
  5. 33Act to have overriding effect.
  6. 34Power to amend Schedule I.
  7. 35Power to make rules.
  8. 36Amendment of certain enactments.
  9. 37Power to remove difficulties.
  10. 38Repeal and savings.

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