Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on October 18, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 [3]. Its primary objective is the effective and expeditious disposal of cases concerning environmental protection, conservation of forests, and other natural resources [2]. The NGT has the authority to provide relief and compensation for damages to persons and property resulting from environmental harm [1]. Crucially, the NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 [1]. Instead, it is guided by the principles of natural justice, allowing it to handle multi-disciplinary environmental disputes with greater flexibility and speed [1]. Therefore, the statement claiming it is bound by the Code of Civil Procedure is incorrect.

Sources

1. [1] https://www.greentribunal.gov.in/about-national-green-tribunal
2. [3] https://www.greentribunal.gov.in/about-us
3. [2] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/2025/1/AA2010__19green.pdf