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Apart from air pollution laws, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 also lays down the general measures for the protection and development of the environment.
Air Pollution
This explainer discusses the causes of air pollution and the law relating to it in India and helps you understand what steps you can take if you are affected by air pollution. It primarily deals with the law laid out in the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)) Act, 1981 along with the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983.
- What is Air Pollution?
- What are the sources and effects of air pollution?
- Who are the authorities under the air pollution laws?
- What is the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme?
- Who can you complain to about a grievance under air pollution law?
- What are the offences and punishments under air pollution laws?
- What happens if the air pollution is caused by Government Departments?