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Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (XXXIV of 1997)---Ss. 11, 16, 17 & 21---Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S.265-D--- Complaint--- Causing pollution--Imposition of penalty---Non-compliance of procedure---Effect---Complaint filed against respondent for causing pollution was accepted and a fine of Rs.50,000 was imposed upon the respondent---Court was obliged to follow the procedure laid down in Chapter XXII-A, Cr.P.C. and prior to passing any conviction, charge had to be framed under S.265-D, Cr.P.C.---If accused would plead guilty, it would be compulsory for the court to record the plea and thereafter pass the order of conviction. ORDER For reasons to be recorded later, this complaint is accepted and a fine of Rs. 50,000 is imposed upon the respondent for admittedly causing pollution for eight months. The fine will be deposited in the treasury within 30 days from today. I have consulted learned Member Legal and learned Member Technical regarding quantum of fine to be imposed but they have left the matter to me. (Sd)/- (Sd)/- Khawaja Muhammad Afzal Ch. Khalil (Chairperson) (Member Tech.) Respectfully…

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