From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: National Green Tribunal
Why in the News?
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of the alarming rise in the number of Himalayan glacial lakes due to rising temperatures, highlighting the growing risk of natural disasters like floods and landslides.
Central Water Commission’s (CWC) report on Glacial Lakes
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About National Green Tribunal (NGT):
About | Establishment:
• Formed in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act as a statutory body. Composition: • Headquartered in Delhi. Benches: • Principal bench in Delhi. |
Powers and Functions of NGT | • Empowered to decide on cases related to various environmental laws and hear civil cases concerning environmental issues. • Responsible for enforcement of: – The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 – The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 – The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and more.Exceptions: • Not authorized to hear cases under: Governing Principles: • Governed by principles of natural justice, not bound by the Indian Evidence Act. Review and Challenge: • NGT orders can be reviewed under Rule 22 of NGT Rules. |
PYQ:
[2018] How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government. 2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. 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 |
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