Section 21: Decision to be taken by majority

Q: What does Section 21 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) deal with?

Section 21 NGT Act pertains to "Decision to be taken by majority". It is part of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs decision to be taken by majority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 NGT Act still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 NGT Act?

धारा 21 NGT Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Section 21 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs decision to be taken by majority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 NGT Act?

Dhara 21 NGT Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act) governs decision to be taken by majority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010?

Cite as: "Section 21, The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, § 21 (India).

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- The decision of the Tribunal by majority of Members shall be binding:

Provided that if there is a difference of opinion among the Members hearing an application or appeal, and the opinion is equally divided, the Chairperson shall hear (if he has not heard earlier such application or appeal) such application or appeal and decide: Provided further that where the Chairperson himself has heard such application or appeal along with other Members of the Tribunal, and if there is a difference of opinion among the Members in such cases and the opinion is equally divided, he shall refer the matter to other Members of the Tribunal who shall hear such application or appeal and decide.