Section 20: Tribunal to apply certain principles

Q: What does Section 20 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) deal with?

Section 20 NGT Act pertains to "Tribunal to apply certain principles". It is part of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs tribunal to apply certain principles. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20 NGT Act still in force?

Yes, Section 20 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20 NGT Act?

धारा 20 NGT Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Section 20 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs tribunal to apply certain principles. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20 NGT Act?

Dhara 20 NGT Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs tribunal to apply certain principles. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010?

Cite as: "Section 20, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, § 20 (India).

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Table of Contents

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Chapter IIIJ — urisdiction, Powers And Proceedings Of The Tribunal

Section 20

Tribunal to apply certain principles

- 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.