Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the Council to carry out directions issued by the Government in pursuance of the solid waste management under this Act or the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986) or the rules made thereunder. (2) The Chairperson shall ensure that the agenda prepared in connection with the directions issued under sub-section (1) is placed before the Council in its next meeting and the Council shall take decision on such agenda. (3) In cases where the Council fails to take decision in accordance with the directions issued under sub-section (1) within one month of the receipt of the same, it shall be deemed that permission for carrying out such directions has been approved or given by the Council. (4) The Secretary shall immediately take steps to implement such decisions, including the deemed approval under sub-section (3), and if there is any failure or default by the Secretary or any other responsible officer in implementing such decision, the Government may initiate disciplinary action against the Secretary or such officer, considering it as dereliction of duty. (5) If the Council fails to comply with the directions of the Government under sub-section (1), the Government may, impose fine on the Council, without prejudice to any other actions that may be initiated against the Council: Provided that a reasonable opportunity of being heard shall be given to the Council before imposing the said fine.] Inserted by ACT 6 OF 2024 published in K.G.Ext. No. 820 dt. 04/03/2024 (w.e.f. 19/12/2023).