Taxmann's National Green Tribunal Act 2010 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Comprehensive | Annotated | Updated Reference for Environmental Jurisprudence—in a User-friendly Layout
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Practitioners & Litigants – Advocates, law firms, and litigants who deal with environmental or administrative law can benefit greatly, as this book contains the updated Act, its Rules, and relevant procedures
• Judges & Judicial Officers – Courts and tribunals often refer to consolidated legal references. This book offers clarity with up-to-date legislation and commentary
• Government Officials & Policymakers – Officers in environment, forest, and pollution control departments will find it indispensable for day-to-day reference and policy guidance
• Corporate & Compliance Professionals – For entities that regularly need to comply with environmental regulations or handle NGT-related matters, having a handy guide fosters quick decision-making and compliance
• Academics & Students – A must-have resource for law students, researchers, and academic faculties interested in environmental law, providing authoritative text and explanations
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the National Green Tribunal Act [Act No. 19 of 2010] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Bare Act] Presents the full text of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 in an unabridged manner
• [Schedules and Amendments] Contains the schedules amending key environmental legislation, including the following
o Water Act
o Air Act, Environment (Protection) Act
o Forest (Conservation) Act
o Biological Diversity Act
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Incorporation of Latest Rules] Includes the following:
o National Green Tribunal (Manner of Appointment of Judicial and Expert Members, Salaries, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and other Members and Procedure for Inquiry) Rules
o National Green Tribunal (Practices and Procedure) Rules
o Other related statutory notifications/orders
• [Section-wise Notes] Each section is accompanied by critical insights, highlighting key judicial interpretations and practical pointers for better comprehension
• [User-friendly Layout] The Act and Rules are structured with clear headings, subheadings, and formatting, facilitating quick reference and cross-checking
• [Practical Utilities] Detailed references to penalty provisions, jurisdictional aspects, powers and procedures of the NGT, including appeals to the Supreme Court
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Bare Act – Arranged chapter-wise (from Preliminary Provisions to Miscellaneous), followed by Schedules
• Section-wise Notes – Right after the legislative text of each section, the reader will find concise notes and relevant legal references
• Rules – Arranged under separate headings, providing the text of each set of Rules along with their respective forms
• Subject Index – A handy index at the end to cross-reference key topics and sections
• Ancillary Legislative Amendments – Additional legislation amendments and references (Schedules to the Act, modifications to other environmental enactments, etc.)
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