Question: Recently, Jharkhand Cabinet hasdecided to put a complete ban on manufacturing, import, storage, transportation, storage and use of plastic in the state. The violation of this provision will be a punishable offense under which section of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
(a) Section 13
(b) Section 14
(c) Section 15
(d) Section 16
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 5th September, 2017, in cabinet meeting state government decided to ban plastic in Jharkhand and to declare the state as a fully plastic free zone.
- There will be a complete ban on manufacturing, import, storage, transportation, storage and use of plastic.
- This decision is taken on the proposal of Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department.
- Also, food containers used for packaging of milk and milk products and advanced nursery plants will not be considered as plastic carry bags.
- This violation of this provision shall be treated as a punishable offense under section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Reference:
http://www.jharkhandnewsonline.com/%E0%A4%9D%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A3%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A1/full-ban-on-plastic-carry-bag-in-jharkhand/
http://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/ranchi/story-restriction-on-the-use-of-plastic-bags-in-the-state-1450965.html
https://www.avenuemail.in/ranchi/jharkhand-cabinet-bans-plastic-state/112367/