SHORT ANSWER:
State governments are held accountable for enforcing the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directives through legal provisions and oversight mechanisms.
DETAILS:
- The NGT Act, 2010 empowers the Tribunal to enforce environmental laws and directives.
- States are required to comply with NGT orders, and failure to do so can lead to legal action.
- The NGT can impose penalties on state governments for non-compliance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Penalties can include fines and directives to take corrective actions.
- Non-compliance can lead to contempt of court proceedings against state officials.
SOURCE:
- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
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