Penalty for Violation of EPA

What is the penalty for contravening the provisions of the Act and the rules according to the text?

• Verbal warning

• Community service

• Fine of up to one lakh rupees

• Imprisonment for up to 10 years

What is the additional fine for continued failure beyond one year after conviction?

• No additional fine

• Up to fifty thousand rupees

• Up to ten thousand rupees

• Up to five thousand rupees

Who is deemed guilty of the offence in case of offences by companies?

• The general public

• Only the company

• Only the directors

• Persons directly in charge of the company

Under what condition is a person not liable for an offence according to the text?

• If the offence was committed with knowledge

• If the offence was committed with consent

• If the offence was committed without knowledge

• If the offence was committed with neglect

Who is responsible for the conduct of the business of the company?

• CEO

• Secretary

• Manager

• Director

What must be proven to establish innocence according to the text?

• Prove that the offence was committed intentionally

• Prove that the offence was committed with consent

• Prove that the offence was committed with neglect

• Prove that the offence was committed without knowledge

What is the accountability of directors and officers for company offences?

• No accountability

• Accountable for company offences

• Accountable only if the offence is intentional

• Accountable only if the offence is minor

What is the offence attributable to neglect on the part of company officers?

• Diligence

• Knowledge

• Neglect

• Consent

Who is directly in charge of the company at the time of the offence?

• Secretary

• Manager

• CEO

• Director

What is the punishment for continued failure beyond one year after conviction according to the text?

• Imprisonment for up to 5 years

• Imprisonment for up to 7 years

• No punishment

• Fine of up to ten lakh rupees