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Environment Protection Act Overview by Manank Turakhia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Environment Protection Act was enacted in 1986 after the Bhopal gas tragedy to protect and improve the environment in India. The Act gives the central government broad powers to coordinate environmental protection and planning. It defines key terms like "environmental pollution" and establishes roles for pollution control boards. The judiciary has also played a strong role in environmental protection through public interest litigation and interpreting the Act to enforce environmental statutes and polici
- Author
- Manank Turakhia
- Language
- EN