Write short notes on the following: National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, was enacted to provide for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It also aims to enforce any legal right relating to the environment and provide relief and compensation for damages to persons and property, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Key Features: Specialized Body: It established the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as a specialized judicial body. Jurisdiction: The NGT has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial questions relating to the environment. Principles of Justice: It is guided by the principles of natural justice and is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but by the principles of sustainable development, precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle. Time-bound Disposal: The Act mandates expeditious disposal of environmental cases, generally within six months.