# The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Section 4: Appointment of officers and their powers and functions

- Act: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986)
- In force from: 1986-11-19
- Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/environment-act/section/4/

## Text

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 3, the Central Government may appoint officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purposes of this Act and may entrust to them such of the powers and functions under this Act as it may deem fit. (2) The officers appointed under sub-section (1) shall be subject to the general control and direction of the Central Government or, if so directed by that Government, also of the authority or authorities, if any, constituted under sub-section (3) of section 3 or of any other authority or officer.

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