National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 · Chapter III: Jurisdiction, Powers and Proceedings of the Tribunal
Section 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 along with other Members of the Tribunal, and if there is a difference of opinion among the Members in such cases and the opinion is equally devided, he shall refer the matter to other Members of the Tribunal who shall hear such application or appeal and decide.
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