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Which one of the following is the principal place of sitting of the National Green Tribunal ?
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on October 18, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation [1]. According to the official mandate and operational structure, New Delhi serves as the Principal Place of Sitting (Principal Bench) of the Tribunal [3]. In addition to the principal seat in New Delhi, the NGT operates through four other zonal benches to ensure accessibility across the country: Bhopal (Central Zone), Pune (Western Zone), Kolkata (Eastern Zone), and Chennai (Southern Zone). The Principal Bench is specifically located at Faridkot House in New Delhi. While other cities like Kolkata and Hyderabad host benches for different tribunals (such as the CAT), New Delhi remains the primary administrative and judicial headquarters for the NGT [3].
Sources
- [1] https://www.greentribunal.gov.in/about-us
- [3] https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ngt-national-green-tribunal-delhi-smog-pollution-swatanter-kumar-inside-the-ngt-as-it-turns-seven-4943859/