NGT Imposes ₹1,000 Crore Fine on Punjab Government

Current Context : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has fined the Punjab government a huge amount Rs 1,000 crore for failed to manage its solid and liquid waste properly, despite many warnings and legal obligations.

ABOUT NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL (NGT)

• It is a specialized judicial body in India that handles cases related to environmental protection and conservation.
• It was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
• Objective : providing a dedicated platform for addressing environmental issues and ensuring effective and timely justice in environmental matters.
• Jurisdiction: wide range of environmental issues, including air and water pollution, hazardous waste management, forest conservation, and biodiversity protection.
  • It has the authority to handle cases arising under various environmental laws, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, among others.