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What is the minimum penalty for a person who violates the provisions of section 7 or section 8 of the Environmental Protection Act?
What is the minimum penalty for a person who violates the provisions of section 7 or section 8 of the Environmental Protection Act?
According to the Act, what is the maximum penalty for a company that violates any provision of the Act?
According to the Act, what is the maximum penalty for a company that violates any provision of the Act?
Which section of the Act outlines the procedural safeguards for handling hazardous substances?
Which section of the Act outlines the procedural safeguards for handling hazardous substances?
What is the maximum penalty for a person who continues to violate the provisions of section 7 or section 8 after an initial penalty?
What is the maximum penalty for a person who continues to violate the provisions of section 7 or section 8 after an initial penalty?
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Which of these actions is NOT a power granted to the government under the Environmental Protection Act?
Which of these actions is NOT a power granted to the government under the Environmental Protection Act?
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What is the legal recourse available to a person who is aggrieved by directions issued under section 5 of the Act?
What is the legal recourse available to a person who is aggrieved by directions issued under section 5 of the Act?
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What is the minimum penalty for a government department that violates any provision of the Environmental Protection Act?
What is the minimum penalty for a government department that violates any provision of the Environmental Protection Act?
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Which of these is NOT a provision under the Environmental Protection Act for addressing pollution?
Which of these is NOT a provision under the Environmental Protection Act for addressing pollution?
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Which section of the Act details the penalties for violating the emission and discharge standards for environmental pollutants?
Which section of the Act details the penalties for violating the emission and discharge standards for environmental pollutants?
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What is the minimum penalty for a person who fails to comply with any provision of the Act, for which no specific penalty is provided?
What is the minimum penalty for a person who fails to comply with any provision of the Act, for which no specific penalty is provided?
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Study Notes
Environmental Protection Act
- Section 7 & 8 Contraventions: Individuals violating these sections face penalties.
- Penalty Amount: Minimum penalty is one lakh rupees, extending to fifteen lakh rupees per violation.
- Continuing Violations: Further penalties of fifty thousand rupees daily for each day a violation persists.
- Company Penalties: Companies violating the Act face a minimum penalty of one lakh rupees per violation, extendable to fifteen lakh rupees.
- Daily Penalty for Companies: One lakh rupees per violation as it continues.
- Government Department Penalties (Individual Level): The head of a department faces a penalty equivalent to one month's basic salary for violations of the act.
Appeals & Tribunals
- Appeals to National Green Tribunal: Persons aggrieved by directions issued under Section 5 (after commencement of the act) can appeal to the National Green Tribunal (established under Section 3) in accordance with the Tribunal Act 2010.
Environmental Pollution
- Industrial Emissions: No person can discharge or emit environmental pollutants exceeding prescribed standards.
- Hazardous Substances Handling: Handling hazardous substances requires specific procedures and safety measures.
Environmental Laboratories
- Central Government Powers: The Central Government can establish or recognize environmental laboratories.
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Test your knowledge on the Environmental Protection Act, focusing on the penalties for contraventions of Sections 7 and 8. This quiz also covers the processes for appeals to the National Green Tribunal. Challenge yourself to understand the implications of violating environmental laws!
