National Green Tribunal (NGT)
02.01.2025
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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For Prelims: About National Green Tribunal |
Why in the news?
The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Central Pollution Control Board and Jaipur's District Magistrate in a matter related to several students getting hospitalised after a suspected gas leak in the Rajasthan capital.
About National Green Tribunal:
- It was established in 2010 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.
- It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
- The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
- The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the case.
- Locations: New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
- Composition of NGT: The Tribunal comprises:
○Chairperson: A retired Supreme Court judge.
○Judicial members: Retired High Court judges.
○Expert members: Professionals with at least 15 years of experience in fields related to environment or forest conservation.
Source: The Hindu
Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal:
1. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
2. It is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the case.
3. New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None
Answer C