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> Title: Discussion on the motion for consideration of the Green Tribunal Bill, 2009, moved by Shri Jairam Ramesh (Discussion not concluded).

MADAM CHAIRMAN : Now, Item No. 23, Shri Jairam Ramesh.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH): Madam Chairman, I beg to move:

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH : Madam, if you allow me, then I would like to make some opening remarks.
         Madam, after a monumental Bill, we are now taking an environmental Bill. The Bill that we are taking up for consideration is of considerable significance.
MADAM CHAIRMAN: He has given some responsibilities also. He is sharing responsibility.
SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH : Yes, he has passed on some responsibilities to the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well.
          Madam, today, we are taking a historic step forward in ensuring that the Directive Principles of the Constitution; decisions of the Supreme Court; and the recommendations of the Law Commission are given effect to.
          In short, the National Green Tribunal is a specialised environment court which will adjudicate civil matters relating to environment and forests. Today, there are over 5,600 cases in the judiciary which are waiting for disposal. … (Interruptions)
SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY (KOLKATA UTTAR): Sir, it is just becoming like a reply. Many speakers are ready to raise this issue and give thanks to you. … (Interruptions)
SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: I will end in one minute.
SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY : Please allow some of them to speak in favour of the Bill.

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: We are not changing the Act. Schedule I lists the Acts for the purview of the National Green Tribunal. I am sorry, Madam, this Member is misleading at every step.

श्री अनंत कुमार हेगड़े : यह इसी बिल में है, मैंने कोई शब्द नहीं जोड़ा है। मेरा एक भी शब्द नहीं है। आपने जो बिल में लिखकर सदन के सामने पेश किया है, उसी शब्द को हम बोल रहे हैं, पावर टू अमेंड शेडय़ूल 1, इसका क्या मतलब है? यह मेरा शब्द नहीं है।

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: Power to amend Schedule I means to bring an Act in Schedule I. That is what it means -whether  you have to conclude an Act  or not to set up an Act.  Mr. Hedge, please do not mislead the House.  … (Interruptions)