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Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act 2017.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act further to amend the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997.
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Institution Environmental planning Pollution control Waste disposal EIA Court/tribunal Special fund Offences/penalties Policy/planning Hazardous waste Waste management Freshwater pollution Biodiversity Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act makes amendments in section 5, 11, 21, 34 of Act XXXIV of 1997, aiming to rationalize the provisions about the delegation of powers of the Director General, filing of complaints and incidental matters.

Full text
English
Website
papmis.pitb.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (No. XXXIV of 1997).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, EIA, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX