The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory body in India that deals with expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection and other natural resources.
The National Green Tribunal is responsible in giving many prominent decisions, such as declaring the plying of diesel vehicles of over fifteen years old on the roads of Delhi as illegal in efforts to prevent air pollution.
The tribunal in a separate order cancelled the clearance of coal blocks in the forests of Hasdeo-Arand situated in Chhattisgarh state.
The Kolkata bench of the National Green Tribunal banned construction activities and solid waste and noise pollution in Sunderban area, being an eco-sensitive region to protect the wildlife, in November 2016.
[4] Any person having a professional qualification with 15 years minimum experience in the subjects of forest conservation and environment and similar areas can qualify for expert member.