Question

How many Judicial Members and Expert Members does the National Green Tribunal consist of?

• A. 5 Judicial Members and 5 Expert Members
• B. 10 Judicial Members and 5 Expert Members
• C. 5 Judicial Members and 10 Expert Members
• D. 10 Judicial Members and 10 Expert Members

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 10 Judicial Members and 10 Expert Members

The National Green Tribunal (NGT)

• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a statutory body in India established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act.
• It was set up to handle cases related to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources.
• The NGT has the authority to hear all civil cases related to environmental issues and has been tasked with the expeditious disposal of these cases within a period of six months.
• The National Green Tribunal is headquartered in Delhi

Composition

• The chairperson of the tribunal is mandated to have previously served as a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
• In addition, the judicial members of the tribunal are required to have served as retired judges of the High Courts.
• The tribunal comprises ten judicial members and ten expert members.
• The qualification criteria for expert members are broad, allowing individuals with a professional background and at least 15 years of experience in any fields related to :
  • Forest conservation
  • Environmental studies
  • Other relevant areas to be considered for the position.