Explain the heads under which compensation or relief for damages may be claimed under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

CS Executive · Economic and Commercial Laws · PYQS · June 2017
Explain the heads under which compensation or relief for damages may be claimed under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

Answer & Explanation:

The Schedule II of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 lists out the following heads under which compensation for damages may be claimed: Death; Permanent, temporary, total or partial disability or other injury or sickness; Loss of wages due to total or partial disability or permanent or temporary disability; Medical expenses incurred for treatment of injuries or sickness; Damage to private property; Expenses incurred by the Government or any local authority in providing relief, aid and rehabilitation to the affected persons; Expenses incurred by Government for any administrative or legal action or to cope with any harm or damage, including compensation for environmental degradation and restoration of the quality of environment; Loss to Government or local authority arising out of, or connected with, the activity causing any damage; Claims on account of any harm, damage or destruction to the fauna including milch and draught animals and aquatic fauna; Claims on account of any harm, damage or destruction to flora including aquatic flora, crops, vegetables, trees and orchards; Claim including cost of restoration on account of any harm or damage to environment including pollution of soil, air, water, land and eco-system; Loss and destruction of any property other than private property; Loss of business or employment or both; Any other claim arising out of or connected with, any activity of handling of hazardous substance.

Topics: National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

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