Question

National Green Tribunal cannot exercise its jurisdiction with reference to:

• A. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
• B. Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
• C. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
• D. both A & B

Hint:

The National Green Tribunal is a specialized body for environmental matters, but not all environmental laws come under its jurisdiction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
The NGT is a specialized body in India for environmental protection and matters concerning natural resources. However, it does not have jurisdiction over all laws. The National Green Tribunal cannot exercise jurisdiction in matters related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: This is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, not NGT.
- (b) Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006: NGT does not have jurisdiction over this Act.
- (c) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991: This is covered under NGT’s jurisdiction.
- (d) both A & B: This is the correct answer, as NGT does not exercise jurisdiction in matters related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the Forest Rights Act.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (d) both A & B.