Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Q3. Examine the jurisdiction and powers of the National Green Tribunal. Assess how far it has succeeded in ensuring speedy environmental justice. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: DTE
Why the question
Increasing environmental litigations and recent NGT interventions in pollution, deforestation and compliance failures highlight its evolving role in governance and justice delivery.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examination of the statutory jurisdiction and powers of NGT along with an assessment of its effectiveness in delivering speedy environmental justice, specifically analysing both its successes and limitations.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly mention NGT as a specialised environmental adjudicatory body established under NGT Act, 2010 with objective of expeditious disposal and expert-based justice.Body
- Jurisdiction and powers: Mention statutory jurisdiction, appellate powers, application of environmental principles and power to grant relief and compensation.
- Success in ensuring speedy justice: Highlight time-bound disposal, expert-driven adjudication and improved access to environmental justice.
- Limitations in ensuring speedy justice: Indicate enforcement gaps, institutional capacity issues and jurisdictional constraints.
Conclusion
Provide a forward-looking line on strengthening enforcement and institutional capacity to enhance effectiveness of NGT.
