Step 1: Understanding the National Green Tribunal’s Jurisdiction.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was created to handle environmental issues, but it has specific limits on its jurisdiction. It is not empowered to handle matters related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, or the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, as these laws are under the jurisdiction of other specialized bodies or the state.
Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) The NGT cannot exercise its jurisdiction under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as it primarily deals with wildlife protection laws.
- (b) Similarly, the NGT is not empowered to deal with the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, as it is related to forest rights and the protection of tribal communities, which is outside the NGT's scope.
- (c) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is related to the liability for accidents occurring in hazardous industries, and the NGT does have jurisdiction over some aspects of environmental liability.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, both the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, fall outside the NGT's jurisdiction.