Question

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

Answer 1

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Keeping in view the above given statement the correct option is; 

(c) Both 1 and 2 i.e; 

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

Answer 2

Answer:

b) 2 only

Explanation:

National Green Tribunal is established under "National Green Tribunal Act" in 2010, its main objective is to protect the environment, conserve the forest and natural resources. "Central pollution control board" is established under the "Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974" and generate their power from "Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981". NGT is guided by the principles of natural justice and not laid down the "civil procedure code, 1908".