Air Pollution — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act	1987	This amendment significantly strengthened the original Air Act of 1981. It enhanced the powers of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards, enabling them to issue directions to industries, including the power to close down or regulate electricity, water, or other services to non-compliant units. It also increased penalties for violations, making the Act more stringent and effective in tackling air pollution.	Provided greater teeth to pollution control boards, making enforcement more robust. It allowed for more direct and immediate action against polluting industries, moving beyond mere advisory roles to punitive measures, thereby improving the regulatory framework for air quality management.

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