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Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Inspection Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Framework law Basic legislation Soil pollution/quality Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act will enter into force on the date appointed by the Central Government, by notification on the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Act consists of 26 articles divided into the following Chapters: Preliminary (I); General Powers of the Central Government (II); Prevention, Control and Abatement of Environmental Pollution (III); Miscellaneous (IV).

Full text
English
Website
www.ceeraindia.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Erosion, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Daman and Diu Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification S.O. 88(E) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Aquaculture Authority.

Legislation | India | 1997 (1999)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Institution, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Goa State Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Mount Abu to be an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Basin/catchment/watershed, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring the Dahanau Taluka, District Thane (Maharashtra) to be an Ecologically fragile area.

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Use restrictions, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring the Mahableshwar Panchgani Region to be an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Cultural heritage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Dahanau Taluka Environment Protection Authority.

Legislation | India | 1996 (2001)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority.

Legislation | India | 1998

Keyword: Institution, Protected area, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Lakshadweep Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the West Bengal Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2008

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Andhra Pradesh Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Andaman and Nicobar Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India) | 2008

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the National Ganga River Basin Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Basin/catchment/watershed, Flood, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring the Sultanpur National Park to be an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Groundwater, Pollution control, Inland waters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the National Coastal Zone Management Authority.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

Legislation | India | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989.

Legislation | India | 1989

Keyword: Biosafety, Institution, Biotechnology, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Use restrictions, Classification/declassification, Contract/agreement, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.

Legislation | India | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding coastal zone regulation.

Legislation | India | 1991 (2001)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Freshwater resources management, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests concerning a ban on import of hazardous wastes.

Legislation | India | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, Pesticides, Waste prevention, Pollution control, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notifications of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding public hearings.

Legislation | India | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental planning, EIA, Coal, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Delegation of Powers to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Legislation | India | 1991 (2000)

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the Uttar Pradesh State Ganga River Conservation Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests establishing the West Bengal State Ganga River Conservation Authority.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Vansda National Park to be and Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve to be and Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary to be an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Groundwater, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Purna Wildlife Sanctuary to be and Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary to be and Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Use restrictions, Zoning, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011.

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Wildlife products, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Regulation Zone Notification S.O.19(E).

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.

Legislation | India | 2017

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wildlife products, Wetlands, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2019 G.S.R 37(E).

Legislation | India | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants Rules, 2018.

Legislation | India | 2018

Keyword: Marine pollution, Inland waters, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, International trade, Processing/handling, Research, Use restrictions, Waste disposal, Waste management, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delhi Groundwater Regulation Direction, 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Irrigation, Authorization/permit, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Institution, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

CGWA Guidelines Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals/Requests for Ground Water Abstraction.

Legislation | India | 2012

Keyword: Groundwater, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Monitoring, Rainwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

CGWA Guidelines/Criteria on Ground Water Abstraction by Food Parks/Agro Based Industries in Areas Notified for Ground Water Regulation.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Groundwater, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

CGWA Guidelines/Criteria for evaluation of proposals/requests for ground water abstraction.

Legislation | India | 2015

Keyword: Groundwater, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Monitoring, Rainwater, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Recycling/reuse, International trade, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, PIC-prior informed consent

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Research, Transport/storage, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Solid waste, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Procedural matters, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Solid waste, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Packaging/labelling, Procedural matters, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Use restrictions, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Packaging/labelling, Procedural matters, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Matheran and surrounding region as an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Tourism, Basin/catchment/watershed, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX