- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is an umbrella legislation providing a framework for environmental protection and improvement. - It was enacted under Article 253 of the Constitution, which relates to legislation for giving effect to international agreements (specifically the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at Stockholm in June 1972). - The Act came into force on November 19, 1986.
When the Environment (Protection) Act for the protection and preservation of enviroment was passed by the Government of India?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Major Environmental Laws, Policies, and Institutions in India)
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