2019 · Q104
Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AIt was act up in the year 2010.
- BIt is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
- CIt may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
- DIt is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal was set up in 2010 for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests, and it can award relief and compensation for damages. However, Section 19 of the NGT Act expressly provides that the Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, being guided instead by principles of natural justice. Statement D is therefore not correct. Hence option D is correct.