SHORT ANSWER:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) can intervene in interstate water disputes when environmental laws are violated.
DETAILS:
- NGT addresses issues related to water pollution and environmental degradation under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- It has the authority to enforce environmental standards and protect water quality in cases involving interstate rivers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violators may face penalties, including fines and orders to restore the environment.
SOURCE:
- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010; Environment Protection Act, 1986.
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