The Air Act (Prevention and Control of Pollution) of 1981
This Act is enacted under environmental laws in India which intended to control and prevent air pollution in India and its primary objectives are:
- To ensure prevention, control, and reduction of air pollution.
- Provisions for the establishment of councils at the State and Central levels to implement the law.
- The responsibility was given to CPCB and SPCB.
It stipulates that sources of air pollution such as internal combustion engines, industry, power plants, vehicles, etc., are not allowed to emit Carbon Monoxide, particulates, lead, nitrogen oxide, Sulphur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or other hazardous substances above predetermined limits. It gives the power to the state governments to designate air pollution areas.
Environmental Laws in India
Environment laws in India mainly focus on the management and preservation of natural resources. Consequently, several environmental legal principles are enforced to save the environment from exploitation. The emphasis is mainly laid on forests, minerals, and fisheries. The implementation of environmental laws in India is directly associated with the Indian constitution. The framework of environmental laws is mainly enacted for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Not only the laws but India’s international commitment also look after this fact to protect the environment as much as possible. Some of the significant environmental laws are portrayed below with detailed explanations.
The Environmental laws of India not only attempt to safeguard the environment from the crisis situation but also serve as an important reminder of who and how is allowed to use the natural resources and under what circumstances. Under the Environmental Protection Act of 1986, water, air, and land serve interpersonal relationships which occur among them as well as humans along with plants, microorganisms, and property, which is referred to as Environment.
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