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There are four main chapters and different clauses under various chapters which lay down the standards, policies and act of environmental degradations and policies for improvement of environment and prevention of human beings from environmental hazards. I will describe here the main outlines of this act.
Environment Protection Act describes the definitions of various entities that are related to environment. Here are excerpts of some of the definitions that are directly taken from the Act.
"Environment" includes water, air and land and the inter-relationship which exists among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property.
"Environmental Pollutant" means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment.
"Environmental Pollution" means the presence in the environment of any environmental pollutant.
"Hazardous Substance" means any substance or preparation which, by reason of its chemical or physico-chemical properties or handling, is liable to cause harm to human beings, other living creatures, plant, micro-organism, property or the environment.
Second chapter of Environment Protection Act describes the role of central government to take measures for environment protection and its improvement along with the economic development. It includes the appointment of officers, power to give directions, rules to regulate environmental pollution, laying down procedures and standards for industrial waste, emissions, hazardous waste etc.
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The steps taken by government to protect flora and fauna?
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980- This Act was adopted to protect and conserve forests. The Act restricts the powers of the state in respect of de-reservation of forests and use of forestland for non-forest purposes (the term non-forest purpose includes clearing any forestland for cultivation of cash crops, plantation crops, horticulture or any purpose other than re-afforestation).Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA)- This Act is an umbrella legislation designed to provide a framework for the co-ordination of central and state authorities established under the Water (Prevention and Control) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control) Act, 1981. Under this Act, the central government is empowered to take measures necessary to protect and improve the quality of the environment by setting standards for emissions and discharges; regulating the location of industries; management of hazardous wastes, and protection of public health and welfare.
What type of environment provides protection for the lion?
a safe one
Are manatees on the endangered species list?
Manatees are on the endangered species list. In the 1970s, the government gave protection to this animal under the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. The population of Florida manatees is about 5000.
What is meant by consirvation?
Conservation: The action of conserving something, in particular. Preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.
Can you have a pet turtle in Tasmania?
Turtles are not a legal pet to own in Tasmania. The animal is under protection from Nature Conservation Act 2002.
When was the environment protection act in India enacted?
in 1986
What does the consumer protection act 1986 provide?
The consumer protection act 1986 provide better protection to consumers.
What is India's rank in environment protection act 2010?
India's rank is 121 in environment protection act 2010.
When was consumer protection act enacted?
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in India in 1986 to provide for better protection of the interests of consumers and to make provision for establishment of consumer councils.
What does SEPA stand for?
Seminal Environment Protection Act
Right of consumers?
check out consumer protection act 1986
Pictures related to consumer protection act 1986?
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When was COPRA enacted?
COPRA consumer protection act was enacted in 1986.
Is water supplied by the municipalties is a service under consumer protection Act 1986?
Yes it is.
What is the best slogan for the theme- environment protection awareness-create an atmosphere of competitiveness?
act mature, act for nature. act mature, act for nature.
What are facts about Consumer protection in India?
Consumer protection in India is regulated by the Consumer Protection Act 1986. It was created to make sure that consumers were not taking advantage of.
What was the impact of the consumer protection movement?
The Consumer Protection Movement stemmed from the idea that consumers were being exploited by business movement. The movement occurred in India and helped produce the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
