JUDGMENT

Ashok Bhushan, J.

Natural resources of the country are not meant to be consumed only by the present generation of men or women of the region where natural resources are deposited. These treasures of nature are for all generations to come and for intelligent use of the entire country. The present generation owes a duty to preserve and conserve the natural resources of the nation so that it may be used in the best interest of coming generations as well and for the country as a whole.

2. These appeals have been filed challenging various orders passed by National Green Tribunal wherein several directions were issued, measures to be taken to check and combat the unregulated coal mining in Tribal areas of State of Meghalaya which coal mining resulted not only loss of lives but damaged the environment of the area.

Details of appeals

3. Civil Appeal Nos. 10720 of 2018, 10611 of 2018 and 10907 of 2018 have been filed against order dated 31.08.2018 passed by the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi. Civil Appeal No.5272 of 2016 has been filed by KA Hima Nongstoin Land Owners, Coal Traders and Producers Association against the order dated 10.05.2016 of the National Green Tr