Penalty for contravention by Government Department: (1) Where contravention of an — THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986

Penalty for contravention by Government Department: (1) Where contravention of an

15B. Penalty for contravention by Government Department: (1) Where contravention of any of the provision of this Act has been committed by any Department of the Central Government O the State Government, the Head of the Department shall be liable to penalty equal to one month of his basic salary: Provided that he shall not be liable for such contravention, if he proves that the contravention was committed without his knowledge or instructions or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent such contravention_ (2) Where any contravention under sub-section (1) is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any officer; other than the Head of the Department, the officer shall be liable to penalty equal to one month of his basic salary: Provided that he shall not be liable for the contravention, if he proves that he exercised all due diligence to avoid such contravention 1SC. Adjudicating officer: The Central Government; for the purposes of determining the penalties under this Act; may appoint an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government

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