Environment & Ecology · Environmental Law

Consider the following statements regarding the legal principles governing restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental pollution: I. Regulatory bodies can impose restitutionary and compensatory damages proactively, even without any established legal violations. II. The 'polluter pays' principle is strictly applied only when there is absolute direct evidence of immediate environmental harm caused by the polluters. III. Judicial guidelines emphasize the importance of public participation and fair enforcement processes in the imposition of environmental damages. IV. Restitutionary damages aim to restore the environment to its original state, while compensatory damages are intended to compensate affected communities or individuals. How many of the above statements are correct?