Centre Notifies Appointment of Justice Sheo Kumar Singh As Acting Chairperson of NGT

The recent appointment of Justice Sheo Kumar Singh as the Acting Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been notified by the Central government.

This appointment comes into effect until a new Chairperson is appointed, as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

The appointment of Justice Singh follows the retirement of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel as the Chairperson on Thursday.

Justice Singh, a graduate of Allahabad University, has a long and distinguished career in the judicial service. He began his journey in 1984 and has served as a district judge in various districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Prior to his elevation as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Singh held significant positions including Registrar (Judicial) at the Supreme Court of India and Registrar General at the Allahabad High Court. His appointment as a Judicial Member of the NGT took place on March 11, 2020.

 

Nunnem Gangte

Recent Posts

Centre Opposes Ex-Judges Panel To Monitor Stubble Burning In SC

The Centre on Friday opposed a proposal in the Supreme Court to form a committee…

11 hours ago

“It’s A Celebration For Us”: Delhi HC Bar Association Felicitates CJI Sanjiv Khanna

The Delhi High Court Bar Association on Friday honored Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv…

11 hours ago

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Israeli PM Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…

11 hours ago

Cal HC Stays Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In WB’s Mandarmoni

The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted an interim stay on the demolition of alleged…

12 hours ago

SC To Pass Order On Pleas To Efface Words ‘Secular’, ‘Socialist’ From Preamble

The Supreme Court on Friday announced that it would deliver its order on November 25…

12 hours ago

Air Pollution: SC Questions Delhi Govt On Truck Entry Amid GRAP-4 Restrictions

The Supreme Court raised concerns on Friday about the "drastic" consequences of the GRAP Stage…

13 hours ago