EPA 4 — Appointment Of Officers And Their Powers And Functions

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Statutory text

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 3, the Central Government may appoint officers with such designation 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. Act 29 of 1986 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 271

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