ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981

• Restrictions on use of certain industrial plants Sec. 21
• Persons carrying on industry, etc., not to allow emission of air pollutants in excess of the standards Sec. 22
• Power of Board to make application to Court for restraining persons from causing air pollution Sec. 22A
• Power of entry and Inspection Sec. 24
• Power to take samples of air or emission Sec. 26
• Appeals Sec. 31
• Power to give directions Sec. 31A
• Penalties for certain acts Sec. 38
• Protection of action taken in good faith Sec. 42
• Cognizance of offences Sec. 43
• Bar of jurisdiction Sec. 46
• Maintenance of register Sec. 51