Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act
Parliament of India
  • An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.
CitationAct No. 14 of 1981
Territorial extentThe whole of India
Enacted byParliament of India
Enacted29 March 1981
Status: In force

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is an Act of the Parliament of India to prevent air pollution in India. The law was amended in 1987. This was the first attempt by the Government of India to combat air pollution.

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