Powers and Functions — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is/are correct? 1. The NGT has original jurisdiction over all civil cases involving a substantial question relating to the environment. 2. Appeals against orders of the NGT lie directly to the Supreme Court. 3. The NGT Act, 2010, explicitly grants the Tribunal suo moto powers to take cognizance of environmental matters. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) draws its constitutional basis from which of the following provisions? 1. Article 21 2. Article 48A 3. Article 51A(g) 4. Article 32 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, the NGT has appellate jurisdiction over orders passed under which of the following Acts? 1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 2. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 3. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 4. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the National Green Tribunal (NGT): 1. The NGT can order relief and compensation for victims of environmental damage. 2. The NGT can direct restitution of damaged property and the environment. 3. The NGT's orders are executable as a decree of a civil court. Which of the statements given above are correct?

What is the maximum penalty that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can impose on a company for non-compliance with its orders or environmental law violations?