Central Ground Water Authority: 

• It has been constituted under Section 3 (3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater resources in the country.
• Powers & Functions:
  • Exercise of powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for issuing directions and taking measures;
  • To resort to penal provisions contained in the Act.
  • To regulate and control the management and development of groundwater in the country and to issue necessary regulatory directions for the purpose.
  • Exercise of powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for appointing officers.

National Green Tribunal:

• The National Green Tribunal was established on 18 October2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources, including enforcement of any legal rights relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. 
• It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues. 
• The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but is guided by principles of natural justice.
• The Tribunal's dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts. 
• The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
• New Delhi is the principal place of sitting in the Tribunal, and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai are the other four places of sitting in the Tribunal.
• Chairperson:  Prakash Shrivastava