The National Green Tribunal was established on 18th October, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property. It is not bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.