Which of the following correctly describes the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
(a) It is a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to handle environmental disputes in India.
(b) It has the power to hear matters related to environmental laws, including the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
(c) It follows the principles of natural justice and is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while adjudicating cases.
(d) It has jurisdiction over criminal cases related to environmental violations in India.

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Which of the following correctly describes the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
(a) It is a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to handle environmental disputes in India.
(b) It has the power to hear matters related to environmental laws, including the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian           Forest Act, 1927.
(c) It follows the principles of natural justice and is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while adjudicating cases.
(d) It has jurisdiction over criminal cases related to environmental violations in India.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Option (a) is not correct: The NGT was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, not the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Option (b) is not correct: The NGT does not have jurisdiction over matters related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian Forest Act, 1927. It deals with cases under specific environmental laws like the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment (Protection) Act.

Option (c) is correct: The NGT is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and follows principles of natural justice, making its proceedings faster and more flexible.

Option (d) is not correct: The NGT does not have jurisdiction over criminal cases; it primarily handles civil environmental disputes and compensation claims.

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Which of the following correctly describes the National Green Tribunal (NGT)? (a) It is a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to handle environmental disputes in India. (b) It has the power to hear matters related to environmental laws, including the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian Forest Act, 1927. (c) It follows the principles of natural justice and is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, while adjudicating cases. (d) It has jurisdiction over criminal cases related to environmental violations in India.