Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns
A parliamentary committee has urged the National Green Tribunal to take a more proactive approach in addressing critical environmental issues like illegal mining and air pollution. The report also calls for better enforcement of tribunal orders and improved accountability from government bodies.
Why it matters
Strengthening the NGT's enforcement powers is crucial for ensuring environmental compliance and protecting natural resources in India.
A parliamentary committee has pushed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to "more proactively" use its suo motu powers on critical environmental concerns such as felling of trees for the construction of highways, illegal sand mining and air pollution in the national capital.
The committee has also recommended "stronger follow-up" by the tribunal and the Environment Ministry through regular action-taken reports, effective use of joint committees, clear fixing of responsibility and better ways to ensure that NGT orders are implemented promptly.
The department-related parliamentary standing committee on law and personnel tabled its report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' in both Houses earlier this month.
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