Consider the following statements with reference to National Green Tribunal

1. It has been established drawing inspiration from Article 21 of the Constitution.
2. It follows the principles of Natural Justice.
3. It is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing the same.

Select the correct statement.

National Green Tribunal is a specialised body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.

• It draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment. 
• Original Jurisdiction of NGT is related to matters of “substantial question relating to the environment” and “damage to the environment due to specific activity”. It follows principles of Natural Justice.
• NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing the same.
• The NGT has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four.

Hence both statements are correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari