The National Green Tribunal Act
An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.2010
List of Chapters & Sections
PRELIMINARY
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRIBUNAL
JURISDICTION, POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRIBUNAL
PENALTY
MISCELLANEOUS
PRELIMINARY
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRIBUNAL
3Establishment of Tribunal4Composition of Tribunal5Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member6Appointment of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member7Term of office and other conditions of service of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member8Resignation9Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service10Removal and suspension of Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member11To act as Chairperson of Tribunal or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances12Staff of Tribunal13Financial and administrative powers of ChairpersonJURISDICTION, POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRIBUNAL
14Tribunal to settle disputes15Relief, compensation and restitution16Tribunal to have appellate jurisdiction17Liability to pay relief or compensation in certain cases18Application or appeal to Tribunal19Procedure and powers of Tribunal20Tribunal to apply certain principles21Decision to be taken by majority22Appeal to Supreme Court23Cost24Deposit of amount payable for damage to environment25Execution of award or order or decision of TribunalPENALTY
MISCELLANEOUS
29Bar of jurisdiction30Cognizance of offences31Members and staff of Tribunal to be public servants32Protection of action taken in good faith33Act to have overriding effect34Power to amend Schedule I35Power to make rules36Amendment of certain enactments37Power to remove difficulties38Repeal and savings