Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Main Provisions:
It empowers the centre to “take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing, controlling and abating environmental pollution.
Central government powers include handling of hazardous substances, prevention of environmental accidents, inspection of polluting units, research, establishment of laboratories, dissemination of information, etc.
Government can issue direct orders, including orders to close, prohibit or regulate any industry, operation or process or to stop or regulate the supply of electricity, water or any other service to an industry.
It provides provision for penalties.
It provides that any person, in addition to authorized government officials, may file a complaint with a court alleging an offence under the Act.