Environmental Law
University of Kota · LL.B. Semester 5 · Paper 21
Unit 1 — Introduction
(a) Concept and dimension of environment; Enormity of Environmental degradation and its causes; Environmental concern in the Traditional knowledge system of India; Environmental concern in modern in India; post independence policy framework.
Unit 2 — Constitution and the Environment
Dimensions of the Right to pollution free Environment under article 21 of the Constitution of India; Specific constitutional provisions to ensure pollution free Environment; judicial activism and environmental protection.
Unit 3 — The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974
Application of the Act. Definition, constitution of central state and joint board, power and function of the Board, qualifications and disqualifications of the member, prevention and control of water pollution and procedure there of; power to give directions; funds, account and audit, penalties and procedure and miscellaneous provisions.
Unit 4 — The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981
Application of the Act. Definition, constitution of Central, State and joint Board, power and function of the Board, qualifications and disqualifications of the member, prevention and control of air pollution and procedure there of; power to give directions; funds, account and audit, penalties and procedure and miscellaneous provisions.
Unit 5 — Environment (Protection) Act 1988
Application of the Act. Definitions, General powers of the Central Government including the powers to give directions; prevention and control and Environmental pollutions and procedure there of; penalties and procedure and miscellaneous.