Annual report
Section 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with annual report. The Central Government shall prepare its annual report in relation to Environmental Protection Fund giving a full account of its activities defined under this Act in such form, as may be prescribed, for each financial year during the previous financial year, and shall be laid before each House of Pa The Act came into force on 19 Nov 1986.
1[16B. Annual report.--The Central Government shall prepare its annual report in relation to Environmental Protection Fund giving a full account of its activities defined under this Act in such form, as may be prescribed, for each financial year during the previous financial year, and shall be laid before each House of Parliament along with audit report given by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.]
Section 16B, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986).
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Questions about Section 16B
What does Section 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act deal with?
Section 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act is headed "Annual report". [16B. Annual report.--The Central Government shall prepare its annual report in relation to Environmental Protection Fund giving a full account of its activities defined under this Act in such form, as may be prescribed, for each financial year during the previous financial year, and shall be laid b
How do I find court cases under Section 16B 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 16B, section 16B Environment Act, section 16B 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 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers 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 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act come into force?
Section 16B of the Environment (Protection) Act, cited as Environment Act 16B, 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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