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National Green Tribunal
Central Idea
Reform and revival are needed, with lawyers playing a key role in raising awareness about its shortcomings.
NGT is a crucial environmental judicial body in India, but it faces challenges and under-performance.
What is NGT?
It handles environmental issues, enforces laws, conserves resources, and prevents pollution.
NGT is a specialized judicial body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
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Powers &
Jurisdiction
Adjudicatory, preventative, ameliorative, and remedial roles.
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Applies sustainable development, precautionary, and polluter pays principles.
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7 Laws dealt
by NGT
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Successful
interventions
Directed authorities to clean Bellandur Lake and stop discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents (ongoing).
Ordered a ban on older diesel and petrol vehicles in the National Capital Region to combat vehicular pollution (2018)
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Declared a "No-Development Zone" along a stretch of the Ganga River between Haridwar and Unnao (2017)
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Addressed Yamuna River pollution through fines on the Delhi Jal Board and municipal corporations (2015)
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Need for reform
Foster collaboration, rebuild bar-bench relationship, balance sustainability and development
Ensure judicial oversight, natural justice, credibility, and transparency
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Address under-performance, enhance effectiveness