Critically examine Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Critically examine Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and comment on how far these Acts are effective in addressing the Pollution problem in India.

09 Jan 2025

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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 were established with the primary intent of addressing the growing environmental concerns in India. These legislations were drafted to ensure the control of air and water pollution, which were rapidly escalating due to industrialization, urbanization, and an increase in the number of vehicles. Both these acts empowered the government to regulate emissions into the environment and ensure that the industrial sector followed pollution control measures. While these Acts laid a solid foundation for environmental protection in India, their effectiveness in addressing pollution problems has been subject to various criticisms.

### Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

This Act was established to mitigate the dangers of air pollution by setting standards for the quality of air and controlling emissions from various sources. It established the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to monitor and control air pollution.

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