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Effect of other laws. – (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the provisions of this Act and the rules or orders made there in shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith 1 In exercise of powers conferred under clause (a) of section l9, the Central Government has authorised the officers and authorities listed in the Table of Notification No. S.O. 394 (E) published in the Gazette No. 185 dated 16-4-87, S.O. 237(E) published in the Gazette No. 171 dated 29-3-89 and S.O. 656(E) dated 21-8-89 published in the Gazette No. 519 dated 21-8-89, S.O.624(E), dated 3.9.1996 and G.S.R.587(E), dated 1.9.2006. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 159 contained in any enactment other than this Act. (2) Where any act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other Act then the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to be punished under the other Act and not under this Act.