Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) Flashcards
1
Q
Which ministry reconstituted EPCA recently ?
A
MoEFCC
2
Q
EPCA is empowered by ?
A
Supreme Court
3
Q
What was the objective of EPCA ?
A
Protecting and improving the quality of the environment and controlling pollution in National Capital Region (Delhi)
4
Q
Does it assist any courts ?
A
YES , it assists the apex court in various environment related issues in Delhi
5
Q
When was EPCA notified and under which act ?
A
Notified in 1998 by Environment Ministry under Environment Protection Act , 1986
6
Q
What is one of its key function ?
A
To enforce a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per pollution levels
