โ๏ธ Chapter 08 ยท Laws & Conventions ยท Environment & Ecology
Environmental Laws in India
Environment Protection Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, NGT โ complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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๐ What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Environment Protection Act 1986
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Wildlife Protection Act 1972 โ schedules
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Forest Conservation Act 1980
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Water Act 1974 & Air Act 1981
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National Green Tribunal (NGT) 2010
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Constitutional provisions โ Articles 48A, 51A(g)
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Topic 01
Environment Protection Act 1986
Umbrella legislation; enacted after Bhopal; empowers central govt; EIA; hazardous waste; coastal regulation.
Topic 02
Wildlife Protection Act 1972
Schedules I-VI; protected species; national parks; sanctuaries; penalties; 2022 amendment.
Topic 03
Forest Conservation Act 1980
Restricts diversion of forest land; central govt approval required; 2023 amendment (Van Sanrakshan Act).
Topic 04
Water Act 1974 & Air Act 1981
Water Act = prevent water pollution; CPCB; SPCBs. Air Act = prevent air pollution; air quality standards.
Topic 05
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
NGT Act 2010; fast-track environmental justice; original jurisdiction; compensation; benches across India.
Topic 06
Constitutional Provisions & Revision
Article 48A (DPSP); Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty); Article 21 (right to clean environment); complete revision.
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