2021 · Q96
Which one of the following facts pertaining to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is not correct?
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionConstitutional and statutory bodies
- AThe NGT was set up in the year 2010.
- BIts purpose is to ensure effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
- CIt is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure.
- DIt is guided by the principles of natural justice.
Explanation
It is a specialised body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial question relating to environment (including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment).