AIR PREVENTION ACT 1981

This act was enacted in the conference held at Stock Holm. It envisages the establishments Of central and State control boards to monitor air quality and pollution control.

Important features:

1.The central board may lay down the standards for quality of air.

2.The central board co-ordinates and settle the disputes between state boards.

3.The central board provides technical assistance and guidance to state boards.

4.The state boards are empowered to lay down the standards for emission of air pollutants from industries or other resources.

5.The state boards are to examine the manufacturing processes and control equipment for for the prescribed standards.

6.The direction of central board is mandatory on state boards.

7.With out the consent of the central board operation of an industrial unit is prohibited in heavily polluted area.

8.Violation of law is punishable with imprisonment for three months or fine of Rs 10000 or both. This act applies to all pollution industries. This act empowers the state board to order closure of any industrial unit or stoppage of water supply or stoppage of electricity