The Central Government shall, by notification, establish, with effect from such date1 as may be specified therein, a Tribunal to be known as the National Green Tribunal to exercise the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred on such Tribunal by or under this Act. 1. 18th October, 2010, vide notification No. S.O 2570(E), dated 18th October, 2010, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). 4