Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986
1.There is no provision of imprisonment in EPA, for violations of environmental laws.
2.The act was enacted to implement India’s commitment under Stockholm conference, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect. In case of any non-compliance or contravention of the current provisions of the EPA, or of the rules under this Act, the violator can be punished with imprisonment up to five years or with a fine up to Rs 1,00,000, or with both.
Statement 2 is correct. The Act of 1986 was enacted under Article 253[1] of Indian Constitution, for implementation of the decisions at United Nations Conference on Human Environment at Stockholm in 1972 in order to provide for progressive policy for protection of ecosystem and ecology.
