THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986

• Persons carrying on industry, operation, etc. not to allow emission or discharge of environmental pollutants in excess of the standards Sec. 7
• Persons handling hazardous substances to comply with procedural safeguards Sec. 8 
• Power of entry and inspection Sec. 10
• Power to take sample and procedure to be followed in connection therewith Sec. 11
• Environmental Laboratories Sec. 12
• Reports of Government Analysts Sec. 14
• Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act and the rules, orders and directions Sec. 15
• Protection of action taken in good faith Sec. 18
• Cognizance of offences Sec. 19
• Information, reports or returns Sec. 20
• Bar of jurisdiction Sec. 22