Question
Which of the following is included in the Central Government's power under Section 3(2)(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?
The correct answer is
Planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution
Environment Act 1986: Section 3(2)(ii) Powers
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 grants significant powers to the Central Government under Section 3 to protect and improve the environment.
Section 3(2)(ii) specifically empowers the Central Government for:
- Planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pollution.
This entails formulating and implementing comprehensive, country-wide strategies to address pollution.
Analysis of Other Powers
The remaining options describe powers covered by different provisions within the Act:
- Investigations and research (Option 1) relate to a separate clause.
- Laying down standards (Option 2) falls under Section 3(2)(i).
- Information collection and dissemination (Option 3) is addressed in Section 3(2)(iii).
Therefore, the planning and execution of nation-wide pollution control programmes is the specific power identified under Section 3(2)(ii) for this context.
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