## Report on Appointments to the National Green Tribunal
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a series of notifications issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, regarding the appointment of Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). These notifications, released on April 19, 2022, appoint Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, and Dr. Afroz Ahmad as Expert Members. The core purpose is to ensure the NGT has the necessary expertise to effectively adjudicate environmental disputes. Key findings highlight the specific qualifications and tenures of the appointees, as well as the legal basis for these appointments.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of notifications regarding the appointment of Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), based solely on the information provided in the government policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The objective, inferred from the text, is to ensure the effective functioning of the National Green Tribunal by appointing qualified expert members. This aims to provide the NGT with sufficient technical and scientific expertise for environmental adjudication.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The appointment of expert members to the NGT likely addresses the need for specialized knowledge in environmental matters during tribunal proceedings. The notifications suggest a continuous effort to maintain the NGT's capacity with qualified individuals. These appointments ensure that individuals with relevant expertise are in place to assist in the NGT's decision-making processes, addressing the likely issue of requiring informed judgement regarding environmental issues.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
These notifications represent the appointment of individuals to existing positions, making them more akin to personnel actions under existing regulations rather than amendments to the overall policy establishing the NGT. The key provisions include:
* Appointment of Dr. A. Senthil Vel as Expert Member of the NGT, effective from January 15, 2022, for a term of four years or until attaining the age of sixty-seven, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
* Appointment of Dr. Vijay Kulkarni as Expert Member of the NGT, effective from January 27, 2022, for a term of four years or until attaining the age of sixty-seven, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
* Appointment of Dr. Afroz Ahmad as Expert Member of the NGT, effective from January 15, 2022, for a term of four years or until attaining the age of sixty-seven, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
* The appointments are made under the authority of subsection 2 of section 3 and section 5 of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, read with section 10A of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience and stakeholders include:
* The appointed Expert Members themselves (Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, and Dr. Afroz Ahmad).
* The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and its members.
* The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
* Parties involved in environmental litigation before the NGT, as the expertise of these members will influence proceedings.
* The legal community involved in environmental law.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency:** The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the responsible agency for these appointments, as indicated by the notifications.
* **Timelines:** The appointments are effective from specific dates in January 2022 (15th and 27th), with a term of four years, subject to age and further orders.
* **Procedures:** The appointments follow the legal framework established by the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 and the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of these appointments is to strengthen the NGT's capacity to adjudicate environmental cases effectively by ensuring the presence of qualified expert members. The expected impact includes:
* Enhanced technical expertise within the NGT.
* Improved quality of judgments related to environmental disputes.
* Increased public confidence in the NGT's ability to address environmental concerns.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notifications regarding the appointment of Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, and Dr. Afroz Ahmad as Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal are significant for maintaining the Tribunal's expertise and ensuring effective environmental adjudication. These appointments, made under the authority of relevant legislation, are expected to enhance the quality and credibility of the NGT's decisions, ultimately contributing to better environmental governance. The specific expertise of the appointees is expected to strengthen the NGT's capabilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021: An act of the parliament of India, cited as the legal basis for the appointments of Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal.
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010: An act of the parliament of India, cited as the legal basis for the appointments of Expert Members to the National Green Tribunal.
Dr. A. Senthil Vel: Professor and Dean, Fisheries, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University, Banglore, appointed as Expert Member of the National Green Tribunal.
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University, Banglore: University where Dr. A. Senthil Vel is a Professor and Dean.
National Green Tribunal: A judicial body in India, where Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Dr. Vijay Kulkarni and Dr. Afroz Ahmad are appointed as Expert Members.
Dr. Vijay Kulkarni: Former Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Company Private Limited, appointed as Expert Member of the National Green Tribunal.
Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Company Private Limited: Company where Dr. Vijay Kulkarni was the Former Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
Dr. Afroz Ahmad: Former Member Environment Rehabilitation Narmada Control Authority, appointed as Expert Member of the National Green Tribunal.
Environment Rehabilitation Narmada Control Authority: Organization where Dr. Afroz Ahmad was a Former Member.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1826] नई ददल्ली, िक्रु वार, अप्रलै 22, 2022/ विै ाख 2, 1944
No. 1826] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022/VAISAKHA 2, 1944
पयावा रण, वन और िलवाय ुपररवतना मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 19 अप्रैल, 2022
का. आ. 1917(अ).—राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण अजधजनयम, 2010 (2010 का 19) की धारा 10क के साथ परित,
अजधकरण सुधार अजधजनयम, 2021 (2021 का 33) की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (2) और धारा 5 के द्वारा प्रदत्त िजियों का
प्रयोग करत े हुए, केंद्र सरकार एतद्द्वारा डॉ. ए. सेंजथल वेल, प्रोफेसर और डीन (मत्सस्ट्य पालन), कनााटक पि ु जचदकत्ससा, पिु
और मत्सस्ट्य जवज्ञान जवश्वजवद्यालय, बंगलौर को ददनांक 15 िनवरी, 2022 से चार साल की अवजध के जलए, अथाात ् उि पद
पर उनके कायाभार ग्रहण करने की जतजथ से या सड़सि वर्ा की आयु प्राप्त करन े तक, या अगले आदेि तक, िो भी पहले हो,
राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण के जविर्े ज्ञ सदस्ट्य के रूप म ेंजनयुि करती ह।ै
[फा. सं. 17(15)/2020-पीएल/एनिीटी-पाट]ा
सुिीत कुमार बािपेयी, संयुि सजचव
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th April, 2022
S.O. 1917 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 3 and section 5
of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 (33 of 2021) read with section 10A of the National Green Tribunal Act,
2010 (19 of 2010), the Central Government hereby appoints Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Professor and Dean
2838 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
(Fisheries), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University, Banglore, as the Expert
Member of the National Green Tribunal for a period of four years with effect from the 15th January, 2022
i.e. the date of his assumption of charge to the said post or up to attaining the age of sixty-seven years, or
till further orders, whichever is the earliest.
[F. No. 17(15)/2020-PL/NGT-Pt.]
SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, Jt. Secy.
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 19 अप्रैल, 2022
का. आ. 1918(अ).—राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण अजधजनयम, 2010 (2010 का 19) की धारा 10क के साथ परित,
अजधकरण सुधार अजधजनयम, 2021 (2021 का 33) की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (2) और धारा 5 के द्वारा प्रदत्त िजियों का
प्रयोग करत े हुए, केंद्र सरकार एतद्द्वारा डॉ जविय कुलकणी, पूवा कायाकारी उपाध्यक्ष और चीफ सस्ट्टेनेजबजलटी ऑदफसर,
िापूरिी पल्लोनिी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर कैजपटल कंपनी प्राइवेट जलजमटेड को ददनांक 27 िनवरी, 2022 से चार साल की अवजध
के जलए, अथाता ् उि पद पर उनके कायाभार ग्रहण करन े की जतजथ स े या सड़सि वर् ा की आयु प्राप्त करन े तक, या अगल े
आदेि तक, िो भी पहल े हो, राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण के जविेर्ज्ञ सदस्ट्य के रूप म ें जनयुि करती ह।ै
[फा. सं. 17(15)/2020-पीएल/एनिीटी-पाट]ा
सुिीत कुमार बािपेयी, संयुि सजचव
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th April, 2022
S.O. 1918(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 3 and section 5 of
the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 (33 of 2021) read with section 10A of the National Green Tribunal Act,
2010 (19 of 2010), the Central Government hereby appoints Dr. Vijay Kulkarni, Former Executive Vice
President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Company Private
Limited as the Expert Member of the National Green Tribunal for a period of four years with effect from
the 27th January, 2022 i.e. the date of his assumption of charge to the said post or up to attaining the age of
sixty-seven years, or till further orders, whichever is the earliest.
[F. No. 17(15)/2020-PL/NGT-Pt.]
SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, Jt. Secy.
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 19 अप्रैल, 2022
का. आ. 1919(अ).—राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण अजधजनयम, 2010 (2010 का 19) की धारा 10क के साथ परित,
अजधकरण सुधार अजधजनयम, 2021 (2021 का 33) की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (2) और धारा 5 के द्वारा प्रदत्त िजियों का
प्रयोग करत े हुए, केंद्र सरकार एतद्द्वारा डॉ. अफरोि अहमद, पूवा सदस्ट्य (पयाावरण और पुनवासा ) नमादा जनयंत्रण प्राजधकरण
को ददनांक 15 िनवरी, 2022 से चार साल की अवजध के जलए, अथाात् उि पद पर उनके कायाभार ग्रहण करन े की जतजथ स े
या सड़सि वर् ा की आय ु प्राप्त करन े तक, या अगल े आदेि तक, िो भी पहले हो, राष्ट्रीय हररत अजधकरण के जविेर्ज्ञ सदस्ट्य
के रूप में जनयिु करती ह।ै
[फा. स.ं 17(15)/2020-पीएल/एनिीटी-पाट]ा
सुिीत कुमार बािपेयी, संयुि सजचव[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th April, 2022
S.O. 1919(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 3 and section 5 of
the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 (33 of 2021) read with section 10A of the National Green Tribunal Act,
2010 (19 of 2010), the Central Government hereby appoints Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Former Member
(Environment & Rehabilitation) Narmada Control Authority as the Expert Member of the National Green
Tribunal for a period of four years with effect from the 15th January, 2022 i.e. the date of his assumption of
charge to the said post or up to attaining the age of sixty-seven years, or till further orders, whichever is the
earliest.
[F. No. 17(15)/2020-PL/NGT-Pt.]
SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, Jt. Secy.
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