Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (as amended by Act 18 of 2023) with allied Rules, Guidelines and Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards - Notification

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that sets out the legal framework for prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution in India. This updated edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, effective from 1 April 2024, reflecting the latest policy shift towards rationalised penalties and improved regulatory compliance. The book consolidates the principal Act with allied rules, standards, and guidelines governing air quality management.

Key Features

• Bare Act presented with concise and explanatory comments
• Updated with amendments under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
• Includes Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
• Covers Union Territories Rules, 1983
• Incorporates new Rules on inquiry and imposition of penalty, 2024
• Includes Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards notification
• Covers consent-related guidelines for grant, refusal, or cancellation, 2025
• Includes Supreme Court guidelines and landmark judgments
• Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.