Consider the following statements regarding “National Green Tribunal”: 1. It was created for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. 2. It is mandated to dispose the cases within six months of their respective appeals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “National Green Tribunal”:
1. It was created for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
2. It is mandated to dispose the cases within six months of their respective appeals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

The Preamble of the act provides for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources, including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto (The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010).

NGT is mandated to dispose the cases within six months of their respective appeals.

Source: Shankar IAS

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