Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act (No. 14 of 1981).

Country/Territory: India
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1981
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: Basic legislation Air quality/air pollution Emissions Inspection Institution Environmental standards Offences/penalties Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes: The Central Government shall may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint entry into force.

Abstract: This Act, consisting of 54 sections divided into seven Chapters, and covering the whole of India, sets provisions with regard to the prevention and management of air pollution. The Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution is constituted with the goal of exercising and performing its powers and functions of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution under this Act. The Central Board may be responsible for advising the Central Government of any matters concerning the improvement in quality of air and the prevention, control and fight against air pollution. The Board is responsible for planning national-wide programmes thereof, assisting and guiding State Boards with technical knowledge for the investigation and research within this area. The State board will inspection of of any control equipment, industrial plant or manufacturing process, and air pollution control areas to ensure standard and quality of emissions of air pollutants in the atmosphere caused by industrial plants, vehicles or any other source (excluding ship and aircrafts).
Full text: English
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983.

Legislation | India | 1983

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Emissions, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982.

Legislation | India | 1982

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Special fund, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX