3.

2 Regulatory Framework

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 paving way for constitution of
Central and State Pollution Control Boards.

The following are the Acts and Rules related to environmental conservation & protection and abatement
& control of pollution:

 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

 The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

 The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

 The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

 The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

 The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

 The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

 The E-Waste Management Rules, 2016

 The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

 The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016

 The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

 The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001

 The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010

 The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996

 The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms
Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989

 Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016

 Regulation of Lead Contents in Household and Decorative Paints Rules, 2016

 Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

 Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2019

 Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006