Penalty for contravention of sections 9, 10 and 11
Section 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with penalty for contravention of sections 9, 10 and 11. If any person contravenes or does not comply with the provisions of section 9, section 10 or section 11 or orders or directions issued under those sections, he shall be liable to penalty in respect of each such contravention which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees but which may extend to fi The Act came into force on 19 Nov 1986.
1[14B. Penalty for contravention of sections 9, 10 and 11.--(1) If any person contravenes or does not comply with the provisions of section 9, section 10 or section 11 or orders or directions issued under those sections, he shall be liable to penalty in respect of each such contravention which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees.
(2) Where any person continues contravention under sub-section (1), he shall be liable to additional penalty of ten thousand rupees for every day during which such contravention continues.]
Section 14B, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986).
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Questions about Section 14B
What does Section 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act deal with?
Section 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act is headed "Penalty for contravention of sections 9, 10 and 11". [14B. Penalty for contravention of sections 9, 10 and 11.--(1) If any person contravenes or does not comply with the provisions of section 9, section 10 or section 11 or orders or directions issued under those sections, he shall be liable to penalty in respect of each such contravention which shall
How do I find court cases under Section 14B 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 14B, section 14B Environment Act, section 14B 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 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Furnishing of information to authorities and agencies in certain cases), section 10 (Powers of entry and inspection), section 11 (Power to take sample and procedure to be followed in connection therewith), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 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 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act come into force?
Section 14B of the Environment (Protection) Act, cited as Environment Act 14B, 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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