The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981

This edition of The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Act 14 of 1981) presents the updated and authoritative bare text of India’s principal legislation for the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution. The Act is reproduced as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, incorporating all amendments, notifications, and statutory changes in force up to 2025, ensuring full alignment with the current environmental regulatory framework.

Published as a bare act with short comments, the book provides the law in its precise statutory form, making it an essential reference for examinations, legal practice, regulatory compliance, and academic study. The text reflects the evolving enforcement and compliance mechanisms governing air quality management in India.

This volume includes the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 alongwith important allied rules, regulations, and guidelines, including:
• The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
• The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983
• The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024
• Guidelines relating to grant, refusal, or cancellation of consent under air pollution laws, updated up to 2025

The content broadly covers:
• Constitution and powers of Central and State Pollution Control Boards
• Declaration of air pollution control areas
• Consent mechanisms for industrial and operational activities
• Standards for emission control and monitoring
• Inspection, sampling, and enforcement powers
• Penalties, adjudication, and compliance procedures

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians studying environmental and regulatory laws
• Advocates and legal professionals handling environmental litigation
• Environmental consultants and compliance officers
• Government officials and pollution control authorities

Whether used for examination preparation, regulatory compliance, or professional reference, this 2026 edition delivers a clear, updated, and comprehensive presentation of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, alongwith allied rules and regulations, as applicable under the current environmental law regime.