DELEGATED LEGISLATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1986
AUTHOR – ARYA J, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TNDALU
BEST CITATION – ARYA J, DELEGATED LEGISLATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1986, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 115-121, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT:
In wake of the Stockholm Conference held in 1972 that supported environmental protection at the transnational position and was one of the most ruinous incidents of all time, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy[1] of 1984 stressed an critical need for a comprehensive law with respect to environmental protection, domestically, the need for Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was felt. The preamble of the Act states the ideal of the Act to be the protection and enhancement of the terrain. It seeks to cover mortal beings, other living brutes, shops, and property from environmental hazards. It extends to the total of India and aims to help, control, and abate environmental pollution. Indeed, though we had the Water Act[2], 1974, the Air Act[3], 1981, and the Indian Forest Policy[4], 1988, there was a pressing need for general legislation with strict correctional vittles in order to guard the environmental rights.
[1] Union Carbide Corporation Vs. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1531.
[2] An act which aims to prevent and control water pollution and restore the wholesomeness of water.
[3] An act to control the level of problem by setting rules for air pollution in India.
[4] The National Forest Policy of India sets guidelines and regulations which are established by the Indian Government.