As of March 2024, who among the following is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?

Key Points

• As of March 2024, Prakash Shrivastava is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
• The National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• The NGT is tasked with ensuring the enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.

Additional Information

• The NGT has a specialized jurisdiction in environmental matters and is guided by principles of natural justice and sustainable development.
• It operates across five zones in India: North, Central, East, South, and West, with its principal bench located in New Delhi.
• The Tribunal is mandated to dispose of applications or appeals finally within six months of filing.
• Previous chairpersons of the NGT include Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta and Justice Swatanter Kumar.