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NGT (Criticism (reluctance of the tribunal to hear matters on
merit.…
NGT
Criticism
chairperson of the NGT commented - 50% of the petitions before the tribunal were filed by blackmailers.
chairperson of NGT to rehear 18 cases(reserved for judgment) - raised concerns about both propriety as well as legality
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Powers being reduced - Finance Act, 2017 the qualifications and the terms of service, is left to the executive -the government to decide
Yamuna floodplains, NGT - imposed a fine - little to prevent the spoiling of this fragile ecosystem
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lack of environmental finesse of its expert members - expert members are experts of one particular field only and not of environment as a whole
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further Reforms
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establish principles and criteria to estimate fines, damages and compensation.
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Recent decisions
rejuvenation
of River Ganga. = a comprehensive roadmap
on dealing with river pollution at both the macro and micro level
pulled up the government for its tardy , stretches between Haridwar and Unnao were unfit for drinking & bathing
2016 NGT ordered environmental audit of all government buildings in Delhi, including offices and hospitals, to control pollution
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Cancellation of coal block clearance in Hasdee-Arand forests overriding central government’s decision
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achieve the objective of Article 21, 47 and 51A (g) of the Constitution of India
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