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    Section 17(1) proviso of the Environment (Protection)

    Act, 1986 provides defense to Head if he proves offence committed:
    A By subordinates only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Without his knowledge or he exercised all due diligence to prevent commission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C During his absence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D With higher approval Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Due to budget constraints Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 17(1) proviso verbatim provides "nothing... shall render such Head of the Department liable... if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence."​

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