Air Act 1981 — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 1987	1987	This was the most significant amendment to the original Act. It was enacted in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, highlighting the need for stronger environmental regulations.	The amendment significantly enhanced the punitive provisions of the Act, increasing penalties for violations to make them more deterrent. It also expanded the definition of 'air pollutant' to explicitly include 'noise'. Crucially, it introduced Section 31A, granting the CPCB and SPCBs the power to issue direct orders, including closure of industries or disconnection of essential services, without prior court intervention, thereby strengthening their enforcement capabilities considerably. This marked a shift towards more stringent environmental governance.

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