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India: The National Environment Tribunal Act
This policy establishes the National Environment Tribunal to rule in cases where damages have been accidentally inflicted on an individual, on private property or on the environment and compensation is sought.
Date Implemented: 1995
Status: In Force; Mandatory
References: The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995, Act No. 27 of 1995