Enforcement of an order from NET
Enforcement of an order from NET
No decision or order of the Tribunal shall be enforced until the time for lodging an appeal has expired or, where the appeal has been commenced, until the appeal has been determined
However there is an exemption given to NEMA as explained below
Where the Director-General is satisfied that immediate action must be taken to avert serious injuries to the environment, the Director-General shall have the power to take such reasonable action to stop, alleviate or reduce such injury, including the powers to close down any undertaking, until the appeal is finalized or the time for appeal has expired.
Ref: EMCA 1999 Section 130
Question
No decision or order of the Tribunal shall be enforced until the time for lodging an appeal has expired or, where the appeal has been commenced, until the appeal has been determined
However there is an exemption given to NEMA as explained below
Where the Director-General is satisfied that immediate action must be taken to avert serious injuries to the environment, the Director-General shall have the power to take such reasonable action to stop, alleviate or reduce such injury, including the powers to close down any undertaking, until the appeal is finalized or the time for appeal has expired.
Ref: EMCA 1999 Section 130
Question
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Within which period is an order from National Environmental Tribunal enforced?