Madh Island

About Madh Island:

• It is an island located in Malad west, in the western suburbs of Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
• It consists of several fishing villages and farmlands bounded by Arabian sea to the west and Malad creek to the east. 
• Over the years, Madh has evolved from a group of fishing villages to a prominent residential and holiday destination.
• It also houses Airforce and Naval stations.
• It is primarily inhabited by Kolis, Marathis, and Roman Catholics.
• It also has an old Fort, Madh Fort and a 16th century Portuguese Church – St. Bonaventure. 
• ‘Erangal’ is a picturesque village on Madh island which is a popular filming location. 

What is the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

• It has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
• Mandate: Effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• Composition: It comprises the Chairperson, the Judicial Members, and Expert Members.
• The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
• New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.