Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Act)	List - II (Provision on Penalties)
(A) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980	(I) Section 15
(B) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972	(II) Section 3A and 3B
(C) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986	(III) Section 26
(D) NGT Act, 2010	(IV) Section 51

Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is D

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 → Section 15: Deals with penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act, rules, orders, or directions.

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 → Sections 3A and 3B: Provide for penalties and offences for violation of conservation measures.

NGT Act, 2010 → Section 26: Specifies penalties for failure to comply with orders or awards of the National Green Tribunal.

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 → Section 51: Prescribes penalties for offences under the Act, including hunting, trade in wildlife products, etc.

Information Booster:
Environmental legislation in India has evolved to include not just prohibitions but strict penalties to ensure compliance and protection of natural resources.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) provides a specialized forum for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.