Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
1.It has jurisdiction over only civil cases that involve significant environmental issues.
2.It has no enforcement powers.
3.It does not have jurisdiction over the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The NGT has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial questions relating to the environment, including the enforcement of any legal rights related to environmental issues. The NGT does not have jurisdiction over matters related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The NGT has enforcement powers. It can provide relief and compensation for damages, order restitution of property and the environment, and its orders are executable as a decree of a civil court. Additionally, it can impose penalties for non-compliance, including fines and imprisonment.
Source: The Hindu
