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Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996 (Act No. 5 of 1997).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Goa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent throwing or depositing non-biodegradable garbage in public drains, roads and places open to public view in the State of Goa and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Solid waste Waste domestic sources Waste management Recycling/reuse
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act prohibits the deposit of garbage in public places, drains and sewage.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Rules, 1997.

Legislation | India | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Solid waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act No. 28 of 2000).

Legislation | India | 2000

Keyword: Recycling/reuse, Waste domestic sources, Packaging/labelling, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX