Supreme Court Hands Over CEC to Environment Ministry

The Supreme Court of India has handed over the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

The CEC was set up by the Supreme Court in 2002 to monitor compliance with its orders on environmental matters.

The committee has played a key role in protecting India’s forests and wildlife, and in ensuring environmental justice.

The decision to hand over the CEC to the Ministry of Environment has been met with criticism from environmental groups.

They argue that the ministry is not independent enough to ensure the CEC’s autonomy. They also fear that the ministry will politicize the committee’s work.

The Ministry of Environment has defended the decision, saying that it will ensure that the CEC is more efficient and effective. The ministry has also said that it will ensure that the CEC’s independence is protected.

The future of the CEC is uncertain. It is possible that the committee will be disbanded or replaced with a new body.

However, it is also possible that the committee will be able to continue its work under the Ministry of Environment.

The decision to hand over the CEC to the Ministry of Environment is a significant development. It will be important to watch how the committee’s work is affected by the change in its status.

In a related development, the Supreme Court has also directed the Ministry of Environment to take steps to ensure that the CEC’s recommendations are implemented.

The ministry has been given six months to submit a report on its progress.

The Supreme Court’s decision to hand over the CEC to the Ministry of Environment is a matter of concern for environmental groups.

However, it is important to wait and see how the ministry will implement the decision. It is also important to hold the ministry accountable for ensuring that the CEC’s recommendations are implemented.