Section 45D of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
1[45D. Penalty amount to be credited to Environmental Protection Fund.--Where an adjudicating officer imposes penalty or additional penalty, as the case may be, under the provisions of this Act, the amount of such penalty shall be credited to the Environmental Protection Fund established under section 16 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986).]
Summary
- This section explains where the money collected from penalties and fines is sent.
- All penalty amounts must be credited to the Environmental Protection Fund.
- This specific fund was created under a different law called the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- This rule applies to both standard penalties and additional daily penalties imposed by an adjudicating officer.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where does the fine money go under Section 45D of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
The money is credited to the Environmental Protection Fund as per Section 45D of the Water Act.
2. Which other law is mentioned in Section 45D of the 1974 Water Act?
It mentions the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, because that is the law that established the fund.
3. Does Section 45D of the Water Act apply to daily penalties too?
Yes, Section 45D of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, says both penalties and additional penalties go to the same fund.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 45D of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, penalty money is credited to which fund?
Q2.The fund mentioned in Section 45D of the 1974 Water Act was established under which law?
Q3.According to Section 45D of the Water Act, who must impose the penalty for the money to be sent to this fund?
Q4.Does Section 45D of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, include additional daily penalties?