Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification is issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2.The “Polluter Pays Principle” is primarily embodied in the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
3.The ozone-depleting substances (regulation and control) rules, 2000 are enacted under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification is issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The “Polluter Pays Principle” is primarily embodied in the Environmental Protection Act of 1986 in India. This principle, which ensures polluters bear the costs of their environmental damage, is also supported by court rulings like the Vellore Citizen’s Welfare Forum v. UOI case. Additionally, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (1974) and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (1981) also utilize this principle
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, in India were enacted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. This Act provides the legal framework for regulating and controlling ozone-depleting substances in India.
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