Taxmann's Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann presents the consolidated statutory framework governing the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution in India. This edition brings together the full text of the principal Act along with all relevant rules, including the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules 1982 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules 1983. Additionally, it incorporates recent amendments, notably the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (w.e.f. 1-4-2024), ensuring readers have the most up-to-date legislative material and clarifications. Section-wise explanatory notes guide the reader through key provisions, judicial interpretations, and administrative insights.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Practicing Lawyers and Legal Professionals – Offers a complete reference to help them interpret and apply provisions of the Air Act in litigation or advisory work
• Judicial Officers and Law Enforcement Agencies – Assists in understanding the procedural and substantive aspects of the law, crucial for adjudication and enforcement
• Pollution Control Boards (Central and State), Environmental Regulators, and Government Departments – Helps in the implementation of the Act and framing of policies or guidelines on air pollution
• Corporates, Industries, and Compliance Officers – Provides clarity on consent procedures, emissions standards, penalties, and duties of occupiers, aiding in compliance management
• Environmental Consultants, NGOs, and Researchers – Aids in policy research, awareness campaigns, and academic studies regarding air quality regulation and enforcement
• Students and Academicians – Serves as a reliable text for environmental law syllabi, moot court references, and scholarly research

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act [Act No. 14 of 1981] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authoritative Text] Presents the verbatim bare provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, including all amendments up to 2025
• [Section Notes and Commentaries] Each section is supplemented with concise notes that highlight legislative intent, amendments, case law references, and cross-links with other environmental laws
• [Updated Amendments] Incorporates the latest changes, especially the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which decriminalises certain offences and revises penalties, effective from 1-4-2024
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Comprehensive Coverage of Rules] Includes the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983, fully updated
• [Procedural Guidance] Explains application procedures for consent, appeal mechanisms, and guidelines for inspections, laboratory analyses, and enforcement actions
• [Useful for Compliance & Practice] Notes on compliance requirements, powers and functions of Pollution Control Boards, appeal processes, and penalty structures make it invaluable for day-to-day practice
• [Reference Aids] Subject Index, detailed contents, and tabular presentations of important schedules and forms for easier navigation and reference

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Text – Each chapter and section is displayed in the original legislative format
• Section Notes – Directly following each section, offering commentary, references to case law, and clarifications of important terms
• Rules & Schedules – Placed after the main Act text, with headings and commentary for ease of navigation
• Appendices
  • Subject index for quick referencing
  • Relevant Forms (e.g., application for consent, appeal forms)
  • A consolidated list of key definitions from the Act and allied legislation
• Reference Tools – Page headers and footers indicating rule numbers, forms, or sectional subdivisions for efficient cross-referencing