Sunil is operating the construction material business in Noida. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has awarded a penalty of ₹1 crore to Sunil for non-compliance of its order. Aggrieved by the order of NGT, Sunil looks for you

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Sunil is operating the construction material business in Noida. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has awarded a penalty of ₹1 crore to Sunil for non-compliance of its order. Aggrieved by the order of NGT, Sunil looks for your advice to seek the review of decision of NGT. Advise Sunil in this regard.

Answer & Explanation:

If a person is not satisfied with the orders of the tribunal, he can seek the review of the decision of National Green Tribunal (NGT) under rule 22 of the National Green Tribunal (Practices and Procedure) Rules, 2011 (NGT Rules). No application for review shall be entertained unless it is filed within thirty days from the date of receipt of copy of the order sought to be reviewed. In case if such person is not satisfied with the decision of the tribunal, he can file an appeal to the Supreme Court of India. However, the appeal has to be filed within ninety days of the orders passed by NGT. Accordingly, Sunil can seek the review of the decision of NGT. In case if Sunil is not satisfied with the decision of the tribunal, he can file an appeal to the Supreme Court of India.

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