Describe the jurisdiction and powers of the 'Tribunal' under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
CS Executive · Economic and Commercial Laws · PYQS · December 2016
Describe the jurisdiction and powers of the 'Tribunal' under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
Answer & Explanation:
Chapter III of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 deals with jurisdiction and power of the Tribunal. Section 14 provides that the Tribunal shall have the jurisdiction over all civil cases where a substantial question relating to environment (including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment), is involved and such question arises out of the implementation of the enactments specified in Schedule I to the Act. Section 15 empower the Tribunal, by an order, to provides (a) relief and compensation to the victims of pollution and other environmental damage arising under the enactments specified in the Schedule I (including accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance)(b) for restitution of property damaged; (c) for restitution of the environment for such area or areas, as the Tribunal may think fit. As per section 16 Tribunal having appellate jurisdiction. The Tribunal, for the purpose of discharging its functions, has been entrusted with the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while trying a suit and all proceedings before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be the judicial proceedings
Topics: National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
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