The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that the existing Members of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will continue to hold office and discharge their duties until new appointments are made and the appointees assume charge.

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing applications seeking a direction to the Union of India to fill up vacancies in the NGT. The applicants had expressed concern that two Members of the Principal Bench, New Delhi, are due to retire on November 13, 2025, and January 14, 2026, respectively, which could render the Bench non-functional.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani assured the Court that there would be no disruption in the functioning of the Tribunal. He stated that the curren

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