Central Act
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
An Act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 29 of 1986 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1986-05-23 |
| In force from | 1986-11-19 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Sections | 37 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
- The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Questions this page answers
When did the The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 come into force?
It came into force on 1986-11-19, having been enacted on 1986-05-23.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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