National Green Tribunal

• National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established in 2010, as per the National Green Tribunal Act.
• It is a specialised judicial body equipped with expertise solely to adjudicate environmental cases in the country.
• The chairperson of the NGT is a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
• It shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
• Tribunal’s orders are binding and it has the power to grant relief in the form of compensation and damages to affected persons.

Latest News about National Green Tribunal:

• Recently, the NGT has directed Delhi and Haryana to enforce the Environment Management Plans (EMP) that the two governments have prepared for the rejuvenation and protection of the Najafgarh jheel, a transboundary wetland.

Sources

1. Indian Express
2. Wikipedia