Supreme Court Remands Fly Ash Case: NGT Must Adhere to Natural Justice, Section 19(1) of Its Act.

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....Applicability of principles of natural justice on the proceedings of the NGT - alleged violators were not given an opportunity to object to the report with regard to alleged violations - Issue related to storing, handling, management and utilization of fly ash and consequential continuing damage to the environment and public health - The NGT though is a special adjudicatory body constituted by an Act of Parliament, nevertheless, the discharge of its function must be in accordance with law which would also include compliance with the principles of natural justice as envisaged in Section 19(1) of the Act. - Matter restored back to NGT for fresh consideration - SC....