The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Description The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 – Edition 2026 As amended by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 published by Commercial Law Publishers and authored by  Commercial’s, is a comprehensive and updated bare act covering the statutory framework for environmental protection in India. Spanning 960 pages, this edition incorporates the latest amendments, allied rules, notifications, and relevant regulatory provisions issued under the Act up to 2026. It serves as a reliable and authentic reference for understanding compliance requirements, regulatory powers, environmental clearances, standards, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms. This publication is highly useful for advocates, environmental law practitioners, industry compliance officers, regulatory authorities, academicians, students, and policy professionals dealing with environmental governance and statutory compliance. �� Key Features: Complete text of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Includes updated rules, notifications & allied provisions Clear, authentic and reader-friendly statutory format Suitable for professionals, students & institutional libraries Book contains The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Alongwith The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (as amended vide GSR 487(E), dt. 22-7-2025, w.e.f. 22-7-2025) The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (as amended vide GSR 438(E), dt. 1-7-2025, w.e.f. 1-4-2026) The Manufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended vide GSR 73(E), dt. 23-1-2025, w.e.f. 23-1-2025) The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 The Solid Wastes Management Rules, 2026 [SO 388(E), dt. 27-1-2026] The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (as amended vide SO 958(E), dt. 24-2-2025, w.e.f. 24-2-2025) The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (as amended vide GSR 699(E), dt. 12-11-2024, w.e.f. 12-11-2024) The Lead Stabilizer in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and Fittings Rules, 2021 The Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, dt. 11-07-2023 The Green Credit Rules, 2023, dt. 10-10-2023 The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 The Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 The Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025, dt. 2-4-2025 The Regulation of Lead Contents in Household and Decorative Paints Rules, 2016 The Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants Rules, 2018 The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2022 The Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023, dt. 10-11-2023 The Ecomark Rules, 2024, dt. 26-9-2024 The Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 The Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025, dt. 6-1-2025 The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, dt. 4-7-2025 The Environment Audit Rules, 2025, dt. 29-8-2025 The Environment (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026, dt. 15-1-2026 The Uniform Protocol on Water Quality Monitoring Order, 2005 The 2-T Oil (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 1998 The Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016 The Wood-based Industries (Establishment and Regulation) Guidelines, 2016 The Criteria for Finished Leather as Environment Friendly Products, 2000 State Policy and Solid Waste Management Strategy for Delhi The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 �� Limited-Period Offer: Flat 40% Discount with Free Shipping