Reports of Government Analysts
Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with reports of Government Analysts. Any document purporting to be a report signed by a Government Analyst may be used as evidence of the facts stated therein in any proceeding under this Act. The Act came into force on 19 Nov 1986.
Any document purporting to be a report signed by a Government Analyst may be used as evidence of the facts stated therein in any proceeding under this Act.
Section 14, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act is headed "Reports of Government Analysts". Any document purporting to be a report signed by a Government Analyst may be used as evidence of the facts stated therein in any proceeding under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Environment Act 14, section 14 Environment Act, section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SO 418(E) dated 18-07-2024-Draft Notification for Amendment in EIA Notification 2006 (2024).
When did Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Environment (Protection) Act, cited as Environment Act 14, came into force on 19 Nov 1986, having been enacted on 23 May 1986. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve environment580 words
- 25. Power to make rules447 words
- 11. Power to take sample and procedure to be followed in connection therewith420 words
- 15C. Adjudicating officer379 words
- 10. Powers of entry and inspection369 words
- 15F. Offence for failure to pay penalty or additional penalty310 words
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