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    Question

    Which one of the following facts pertaining to the

    National Green Tribunal (NGT) is not correct?
    A The NGT was set up in the year 2010. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Its purpose is to ensure effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is guided by the principles of natural justice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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).

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