Section 15 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 in hindi — Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act and the rules, orders and directions
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
1[15. Penalty for contravention of provisions of Act, rules, orders and directions.--(1) Where any person contravenes or does not comply with any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made or orders or directions issued thereunder for which no penalty is provided, 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 fifteen 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.]
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section sets the fines for breaking environmental rules or government orders when no other specific penalty is listed in the law.
- The lowest fine for a single violation is ten thousand rupees.
- The highest fine for a single violation can reach fifteen lakh rupees.
- If a person keeps breaking the rule after the first penalty is given, they must pay an extra ten thousand rupees for every day the violation continues.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the smallest fine someone can receive under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act?
Under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act, the minimum penalty for a violation is ten thousand rupees.
2. Does Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act apply if there is already a specific fine for my mistake?
No, Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act only applies when a person breaks a rule or order for which no other penalty has been provided in the law.
3. How much is the daily fine for a continuing violation under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act?
The additional fine is ten thousand rupees for every day the violation continues after the first penalty is imposed under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act.
4. Where does the money from a Section 15 penalty go under the Environment Protection Act?
According to Section 15E of the Act, any penalty or additional penalty collected must be credited to the Environmental Protection Fund.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what is the minimum penalty for a single violation when no other penalty is specified?
Q2.If a person continues to violate a direction after an initial penalty under Section 15 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what is the daily additional fine?
Q3.When does Section 15 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, trigger for an individual?
Q4.Under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what is the maximum fine allowed for a single violation under Section 15?
Q5.Based on Section 15 and Section 15F of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what happens if a person fails to pay a Section 15 penalty within ninety days?