When was the National Green Tribunal Act passed in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 2010

Explanation:

• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act was passed in 2010 by the Indian Parliament to establish a specialized environmental court for handling cases related to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and other natural resources.
• The act aimed to ensure the speedy disposal of environmental cases.

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

• Establishment: Formed in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for efficient and prompt resolution of environmental disputes.
• Purpose: Handles cases related to environmental protection, forest conservation, and natural resource management with specialized expertise.
• Legal Framework:
• Not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
• Operates based on principles of natural justice.
• Time-bound Resolution: Aims to resolve cases within six months from the date of filing.
• Locations:
• Principal Bench: New Delhi
• Other Benches: Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai
• Composition:
• Chairperson: Retired Supreme Court judge
• Judicial Members: Retired High Court judges
• Expert Members: Professionals with at least 15 years of experience in environmental or forest conservation fields.