The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

1. Right of healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21

2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1)

3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with the Right to a healthy environment, construed as a part of the Right to life under Art. 21.
  • It draws inspiration from India's constitutional provision of (Constitution of India/Part III) Article 21 Protection of life and personal liberty, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
  • The legislate Act of Parliament defines the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 as follows
    • An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal 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 persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
    • The tribunal is mandated to make and endeavor for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the same.
    • The Chairperson of the NGT is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court, headquartered in New Delhi.
    • On 18^th October 2010, Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta became its first Chairman.