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National Green Tribunal
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- The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the power to take cognisance of a matter “suo motu” (on its own).
- NGT is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
- It was established in 2010 under National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
- It has the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
- It has the original jurisdiction over all civil cases where a substantial question relating to environment is concerned.
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