Under which statute is the National Green Tribunal constituted?

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010Correct answerYour answerThe Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981Correct answerYour answerThe Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980Correct answerYour answerThe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986Correct answerYour answer

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The National Green Tribunal was set up by its own Act, passed in 2010.
It hears cases on environmental protection and on the enforcement of legal rights relating to the environment.
It replaced the National Environment Appellate Authority.

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Appeals from the Tribunal go to the Supreme Court.

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Under which statute is the National Green Tribunal constituted?

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