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.
