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In compliance with a National Green Tribunal order, the Indore Municipal Corporation, assisted by the police, removed encroachments and dismantled 30 stalls from the catchment area of Sirpur Lake on Saturday morning.
Feature |
Details |
Location |
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Type |
Human-made wetland |
Creator |
Constructed by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar |
Purpose |
Originally created to generate water supply for Indore city; also used for recreational activities |
Historical Reference |
Mentioned in the Indore City Gazette (1908) as a key resource for water supply and recreation |
Physical Characteristics |
Shallow, alkaline, nutrient-rich lake that floods during the monsoon season |
Habitats |
Wetlands, shrub forests, grasslands, tall trees, shallow and deep-water areas |
Fauna |
Home to 189 bird species from 55 families |
Other Wildlife |
Includes several species of reptiles, insects, butterflies, and fish |
Bird Watching Significance |
One of the few remaining bird-watching sites within Indore city limits where water birds can be observed |
Ramsar Status |
Designated as a Ramsar site on January 7, 2022 |
Establishment |
Established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation. |
Principal Bench |
New Delhi |
Other Benches |
Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai |
Composition |
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Bench Composition |
Each bench must include at least one Judicial Member and one Expert Member |
Expert Members |
Must have a professional qualification and a minimum of 15 years' experience in environment/forest conservation and related fields |
Powers |
Can hear all civil cases related to environmental issues Jurisdiction covers laws listed in Schedule I of the NGT Act |
Relevant Laws under NGT |
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Appellate Jurisdiction |
Has the authority to hear appeals as a Court |
Procedure |
Not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; guided by principles of natural justice |
Timeframe for Disposal |
Mandated to dispose of applications or appeals within 6 months of filing |
Source:
PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following statement about the National Green Tribunal (NGT):
How many of the above-given statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Green Tribunal was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Statement 2 is correct: National Green Tribunal Act 2010 has power for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to person. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Tribunal has the power to review its own decisions. If this fails, the decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court within ninety days. |
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