Glossary

Important Terms
Civil penalty
Only fine is to be paid as damages.
Criminal Penalty
Imprisonment or fine or both imprisonment and fine can be imposed.
Conveyance
Legal process of transferring property from one owner to another.
Contravention
An action which is against the law.
Appellate
The Court or tribunal which has the power to entertain appeals.
EPA
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Contingency
An event which may happen in the future but cannot be expected exactly
Hazard
Danger
Adhering
Following/practicing a rule
HOD
Head of Department
Agent
Legal representative or person authorised by law to receive notice on behalf of someone
Source
The place from which a person, thing or any other substance of concept begins from.
Eg: Italy is the source of the Espresso coffee
Eg: Italy is the source of the Espresso coffee
Ancient
Refers to the earliest time, usually something very old
Commentaries
Explanations or opinions on a particular thing
Binding
Compulsory to follow
Codified
When something is formally made into a law
Profound
Very Important
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