This final chapter, “Miscellaneous,” confirms the legal authority of the people enforcing the law, clarifies how the Act fits within India’s broader legal system, and outlines the procedures for creating new rules. Section 21: Members, Officers and Employees of the Authority… to be Public Servants Section 22: Bar of Jurisdiction Section 23: Powers to Delegate […]
This chapter lays down the core duties for people and industries, and what happens when things go wrong. Section 7: Persons… Not to Allow Emission or Discharge… in Excess of the Standards Section 8: Persons Handling Hazardous Substances to Comply with Procedural Safeguards Section 9: Furnishing of Information to Authorities… This section deals with accidents
This chapter lays down the core duties for people and industries, and what happens when things go wrong. Section 3: Power of Central Government to Take Measures… Section 4: Appointment of Officers and their Powers and Functions Section 5: Power to Give Directions This is one of the most powerful and important sections of the
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (or “EPA”) is one of India’s most important laws. It was created to protect and improve our environment and to prevent hazards to all living beings. But, like most laws, it’s written in formal “legalese” that can be hard to understand. This guide breaks down the Act, section by section,
