The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an Indian law that aims to protect and improve the environment and prevent hazardous activities that can cause damage to it.
Summary
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment and for matters connected therewith. The Act lays down provisions for the prevention of environmental pollution and the control of activities that are likely to cause environmental pollution. The Act also provides for the conservation of natural resources and the regulation of industries that produce hazardous substances. The Act establishes the National Green Tribunal to hear cases related to environmental disputes and violations. It also provides for penalties and punishment for violations of the Act.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Power Of Central Government To Take Measures To Protect And Improve Environment | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: Appointment Of Officers And Their Powers And Functions | Open |
| 4 | Section 5: Power To Give Directions | Open |
| 5 | Section 6: Rules To Regulate Environmental Pollution | Open |
| 6 | Section 9: Furnishing Of Information To Authorities And Agencies In Certain Cases | Open |
| 7 | Section 10: Powers Of Entry And Inspection | Open |
| 8 | Section 11: Power To Take Sample And Procedure To Be Followed In Connection Therewith | Open |
| 9 | Section 12: Environmental Laboratories | Open |
| 10 | Section 13: Government Analysts | Open |
| 11 | Section 15: Penalty For Contravention Of The Provisions Of The Act And The Rules, Orders And Directions | Open |
| 12 | Section 16: Offences By Companies | Open |
| 13 | Section 17: Offences By Government Departments | Open |
| 14 | Section 21: Members, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Constituted Under Section 3 To Be Public Servants | Open |
| 15 | Section 23: Power To Delegate | Open |