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Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Data collection/reporting Noise pollution Protected area Special fund Policy/planning Environmental standards Emissions
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act is divided in the following Chapters: Chapter I, Preliminary; Chapter II, The Central and State Boards for Prevention and Control of Air Pollution; Chapter III, Joint Boards; Chapter IV, Powers and Functions of Boards; Chapter V, Prevention and Control of Air Pollution; Chapter VI, Funds, Accounts and Audit; Chapter VII, Penalties and Procedure Chapter VIII, Miscellaneous. It provides for the institution of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution and for the akn

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