With reference to statutory environmental institutions and bodies in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory body constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but is guided by principles of natural justice.
3. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory advisory body established under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 onlyCevap
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Cevap
Statements 2 and 3 only are correct.
The correct option is the one identifying statements 2 and 3 only. Statement 2 is true because Section 19 of the NGT Act 2010 specifies that the tribunal is guided by natural justice principles rather than strict CPC procedures. Statement 3 is true as AWBI was created under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Statement 1 is false because CPCB was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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Statutory foundation, parent legislation, and legal mandates of environmental bodies in India (CPCB, NGT, AWBI).