National Green Tribunal Concept

Deep Dive: UPSC Practice

Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT): 1. NGT has no authority to give relief and compensation for damages to aggrieved persons. 2. The Tribunal is mandated to make disposal of applications finally within 6 months of filing of the same. 3. NGT has no jurisdiction over the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian Forest Act, 1927. How many statements given above are correct?