The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought assistance of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to examine whether the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) could be extended under the Wildlife Protection Act as well.

The remarks were made by a bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde during the hearing of a plea seeking installation of bird diverters and underground cabling with a view to protect endangered bird species - the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican. The AG assured the top court that he would examine the matter without any delay.