Section 15 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
15. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act and the rules, orders and directions
Section 3 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
3. Power of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve environment.
(1) Subject ... provisions of this Act, the Central Government shall have the power to take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for the purpose
Section 5 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
5. Power to give directions.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law but subject to the provisions
Pollution Act 1974 (the Water Act ), The Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (the Air
Act) and the Environment Protection Act ... environment
and deterent punishment to those
who endanger human environment,
safety and health".
Sections 3 , 4 , 5 , 7 and 8 of the Environment Act
Act, 1981; (g) any direction issued, on or after the commencement of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, under section 5 of the Environment (Protection ... shall be carried out subject to certain safeguards under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; (i) an order made, on or after the commencement
Section 19 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
19. Cognizance of offences.
No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except
Section 25 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
25. Power to make rules.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make
Section 16 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
16. Offences by companies.
(1) Where any offence under this Act has been committed by a company
Section 6 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
6. Rules to regulate environmental pollution.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette
Section 7 in The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
7. Persons carrying on industry, operation, etc., not to allow emission or discharge of environmental pollutants