The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
21. Decision to be
taken by majority. –
The decision of the
Tribunal by majority of Members shall be binding: Provided that if there is a
difference of opinion among the Members hearing an application or appeal, and
the opinion is equally divided, the Chairperson shall hear (if he has not heard
earlier such application or appeal) such application or appeal and decide:
Provided further that
where the Chairperson himself has heard such application or appeal alongwith
other Members of the Tribunal, and if there is a difference of opinion among
the Members in such cases and the opinion is equally decided, he shall refer
the matter to other Members of the Tribunal who shall hear such application or
appeal and decide.