Consider the following statements regarding “Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986”: 1. It permits the Civil Courts to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of an action, direction, order issued by the Central Government or other statutory authority under this Act. 2. The provisions of this act and the rules or orders made under this act shall have effect and supremacy over anything inconsistent contained in any enactment other than this act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986”:
1.It permits the Civil Courts to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of an action, direction, order issued by the Central Government or other statutory authority under this Act.
2.The provisions of this act and the rules or orders made under this act shall have effect and supremacy over anything inconsistent contained in any enactment other than this act.
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: B

Notes:

Explanation: As compared to all other previous laws on environmental protection, the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 is a more effective and bold measure to fight the problem of pollution.

The Act debars the Civil Courts from having any jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of an action, direction, order issued by the Central Government or other statutory authority under this Act.
Under the Act, there will be supremacy of provision. In other words, the provisions of this Act and the rules or orders made under this Act shall have effect and supremacy over anything inconsistent contained in any enactment other than this Act.

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