UPSC CSE Prelims 2012
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, was enacted in consonance with the constitutional provision of the Right to a healthy environment. This right has been interpreted by the Supreme Court of India as an integral part of the Right to Life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The establishment of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) provides a specialized judicial mechanism for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation, thereby giving effect to this fundamental right.
Statement 2: Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India deals with grants from the Union to certain states. Specifically, it provides for grants-in-aid for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas and for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. This provision is unrelated to the establishment or constitutional basis of the National Green Tribunal.
Statement 3: Article 243A pertains to the powers and functions of a Gram Sabha. It defines the role and responsibilities of the Gram Sabha at the village level within the framework of local self-governance. This article has no direct connection to the legal framework or constitutional mandate behind the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.