Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?
It was set up in the year 2010.
It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Its principal bench is in Delhi, with other benches across the country. The NGT is mandated to provide effective and expeditious environmental justice. While it has powers akin to a civil court, it is explicitly stated in the NGT Act, 2010 (Section 19) that the Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice. It can regulate its own procedure. Therefore, statement D is incorrect.