Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Act came into force on 19 Nov 1986.
(1) This Act may be called the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and for different areas.
Section 1, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Environment Act 1, section 1 Environment Act, section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently S.O. 680 29.03.2012 Final Eco Sensitive Zone Notifictaion on for Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Jharkand-West Bengal (2012).
When did Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Environment (Protection) Act, cited as Environment Act 1, came into force on 19 Nov 1986, having been enacted on 23 May 1986. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve environment580 words
- 25. Power to make rules447 words
- 11. Power to take sample and procedure to be followed in connection therewith420 words
- 15C. Adjudicating officer379 words
- 10. Powers of entry and inspection369 words
- 15F. Offence for failure to pay penalty or additional penalty310 words
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