What is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) facing regarding member appointments?

The NGT is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as a significant number of its expert members previously approved environmental clearances they now adjudicate.

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) functioning regarding its member strength?

The NGT is operating at half its required minimum strength, with only four judicial and six expert members, impacting its overall function.

What concerns have been raised about NGT expert members' backgrounds?

Concerns have been raised because many recent expert appointees were previously involved in granting environmental and forest clearances at the government's highest levels.

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NGT Faces Conflict of Interest: Former Officials Judge Own Decisions

26 Feb

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Summary

Many NGT expert members previously approved green clearances they now review.
NGT operates at half its required minimum strength, impacting its function.
Recent appointments show a trend of former government officials joining NGT.

NGT Faces Conflict of Interest: Former Officials Judge Own Decisions

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest among its members. The NGT Act mandates 10-20 full-time judicial and 10-20 full-time expert members, but the tribunal currently operates with only four judicial and six expert members, significantly below its minimum requirement. This reduced capacity is compounded by the composition of its expert members.