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

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems

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

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

The Ministry of Environment and Forests notifies the Mahableshwar Panchgani Region as an Eco-sensitive Zone and imposes restrictions on industries, operations, processes and other developmental activities in the region which have detrimental effect on the environment.

Full text

English

Website

envfor.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | India | 1986

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX