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What is the primary reason for the stay on the Great Nicobar Island project by the NGT?
What is the primary reason for the stay on the Great Nicobar Island project by the NGT?
Which country was the second to establish a specialized environmental tribunal before India?
Which country was the second to establish a specialized environmental tribunal before India?
What is one of the objectives of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
What is one of the objectives of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
Who serves as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
Who serves as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
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What role does the committee formed by NGT play concerning the Great Nicobar Island project?
What role does the committee formed by NGT play concerning the Great Nicobar Island project?
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What kind of members constitute each bench of the NGT?
What kind of members constitute each bench of the NGT?
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What distinguishes the NGT's procedural approach compared to traditional civil courts?
What distinguishes the NGT's procedural approach compared to traditional civil courts?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NGT?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NGT?
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How much is the estimated budget for the Great Nicobar Island project?
How much is the estimated budget for the Great Nicobar Island project?
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What is one significant function of the NGT?
What is one significant function of the NGT?
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Study Notes
Great Nicobar Island Project
- Stay ordered on ₹72,000 crore project by NGT's eastern bench
- Environmentalists argue project's adverse impact on biodiversity and endangered species
- Appeal filed to NGT
- Committee formed to review environmental clearance
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Established in October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010
- Third specialized environmental tribunal globally (after Australia and New Zealand)
- Created for efficient handling of environmental protection and conservation cases
- Expertise in multi-disciplinary environmental disputes
NGT Objectives
- Ensure environmental law adherence and act as a watchdog
- Protect forest and forest animals
- Prevent environmental harm from government/private actions
- Implement environmental laws in Schedule I of the Act
- Provide compensation for environmental damage victims
- Promote environmental law awareness
NGT Structure and Members
- Principal bench in New Delhi, regional benches in Pune, Bhopal, Chennai, and Kolkata
- Chairperson: Retired Supreme Court Judge
- Other members: Retired High Court Judges
- Each bench includes at least one judicial and one expert member
- Expert members: Minimum 15 years experience in environment/forest conservation
NGT Powers
- Not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure (1908)
- Guided by natural justice principles
- Aim for final disposal in 6 months
- Handle civil cases related to environmental issues and laws in Schedule I of the Act
- Excluded from hearing wildlife, forest, and state-specific forest laws
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Explore the structure, objectives, and projects of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India. This quiz delves into the Great Nicobar Island Project and the tribunal's role in environmental law and conservation. Test your knowledge on various aspects of NGT and its impact on biodiversity.
