Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Alongwith Rules, 1986 & Hazardous Wastes Rules, 1989 & Allied Rules

This consolidated edition presents the full statutory text of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, India’s umbrella legislation for environmental protection and pollution control, along with the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989, and all significant allied rules notified under the Act. Designed as a comprehensive legal and regulatory reference, the book covers standards for emissions and discharges, procedures for environmental permissions, environmental laboratories, monitoring mechanisms, regulatory powers of the Central Government, and enforcement provisions. The inclusion of the Hazardous Wastes Rules provides clarity on waste categorization, storage, transport, handling, disposal, and authorization frameworks crucial for industries, waste managers, and regulators. This consolidated edition presents the full statutory text of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, India’s umbrella legislation for environmental protection and pollution control, along with the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989, and all significant allied rules notified under the Act. Designed as a comprehensive legal and regulatory reference, the book covers standards for emissions and discharges, procedures for environmental permissions, environmental laboratories, monitoring mechanisms, regulatory powers of the Central Government, and enforcement provisions. The inclusion of the Hazardous Wastes Rules provides clarity on waste categorization, storage, transport, handling, disposal, and authorization frameworks crucial for industries, waste managers, and regulators.Each legislative component is presented in an accessible format with proper indexing, making it easy to locate rules, schedules, compliance conditions, and procedural requirements. The collection also incorporates essential amendments and notifications that shape present-day environmental governance, ensuring readers stay aligned with current regulatory expectations. This edition is particularly valuable for environmental officers, legal professionals, consultants, auditors, and institutions involved in environmental clearances, waste management, and pollution control. By consolidating multiple environmental regulations into one authoritative reference, the book offers a practical toolkit for meeting statutory obligations, preparing for regulatory inspections, and ensuring compliance under India’s environmental protection framework.