Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 issued by MoEF GOI
The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint or recognise such persons as it thinks fit and having the prescribed qualifications to be Government Analysts for the purpose of analysis of samples of air, water, soil or other substance sent for analysis to any environmental laboratory established or recognised under sub-section (1) of section 12.
Summary
- The Central Government appoints or recognizes individuals known as Government Analysts.
- These analysts are appointed for the specific purpose of analyzing samples of air, water, or soil.
- Analysts must have certain professional qualifications as decided by the government.
- Their work involves testing samples that have been sent to the laboratories set up under Section 12.
- The appointment process is handled through a formal notification in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is a Government Analyst under Section 13 of the Environment Protection Act?
A Government Analyst is a person appointed or recognized by the government under Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to analyze environmental samples.
2. What qualifications does an analyst need under Section 13 of the Environment Protection Act?
Under Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, an analyst must have the specific qualifications prescribed by the government.
3. Do Government Analysts work in any lab under Section 13 of the Environment Protection Act?
They analyze samples sent to laboratories that are established or recognized under Section 12 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, who has the power to appoint Government Analysts?
Q2.What determines if someone can be a Government Analyst under Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
Q3.Based on Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, where do the samples that these analysts test come from?
Q4.How is the appointment of a Government Analyst made official under Section 13 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?