Section 20
Tribunal to apply certain principles.
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
About this Act
An 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.
The Tribunal shall, while passing any order or decision
or award, apply the principles of sustainable development, the precautionary principle and the polluter
pays principle.