National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (Act No. 19 of 2010). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on such date as the Central Government may appoint. Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of a tribunal to be known as the National Green Tribunal to exercise the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred on it by or under this Act. Full text English Website envfor.nic.in References - Legislation Repeals National Environment Appelate Authority Act, 1997. Legislation | India | 1997 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995 (Act No. 27 of 1995). Legislation | India | 1995 Keyword: Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010. Legislation | India | 2010 Keyword: Wetlands, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Wildlife products, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX