NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
(NGT) - POLITY
News: Goa’s Curlies, beach shack
that faced controversy over death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, fails to get NGT
relief
What's in the news?
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed an
appeal filed by the owner of Curlies restaurant, a popular beachfront shack in
Goa, challenging a 2016 order of the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority
(GCZMA) to demolish its illegal structures for alleged violation of Coastal
Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.
National Green Tribunal:
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It is a specialised body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act (2010) for
effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental
protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
Benches:
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New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal
and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai
shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
Time Period for Case
Disposal:
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NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the
filing of the same.
Governance:
Composition:
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The Tribunal comprises the Chairperson, the Judicial Members and Expert Members.
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The Chairperson is appointed by the Central
Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
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A Selection Committee shall be formed by the
central government to appoint the Judicial Members and Expert Members.
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There are to be at least 10 and maximum 20 full time Judicial members and Expert
Members in the tribunal.
Tenure:
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They shall hold office for a term of three years or till the age of sixty-five years, whichever
is earlier and are not eligible for reappointment.
Powers and jurisdiction:
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Established for effective and expeditious disposal
of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and
other natural resources.
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It has appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals as a
Court.
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The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid
down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
Acts under Jurisdiction
of the NGT:
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Biodiversity Act, 2002
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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1974
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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Cess Act, 1977
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The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1981
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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Acts not under the
Jurisdiction of the NGT:
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Wildlife protection Act, 1972
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Forest rights Act, 2006