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

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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