Which of the following statements about National Green Tribunal is/are

Which of the following statements about National Green Tribunal is/are correct?

  • 1. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multidisciplinary issues.
  • 2. The Tribunal shall be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 1 is correct. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, as a specialized judicial body equipped with environmental experts to handle cases involving environmental issues that are often multidisciplinary.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Section 19(1) of the NGT Act, 2010, explicitly states that the Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
Key features and powers of statutory bodies like the NGT are important for understanding environmental governance in India.
The NGT was established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It has dedicated benches across the country.
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