(a) whether the Government propose to formulate a law to take legal action against the persons
violating environmental norms keeping in view the increasing environmental pollution in the
country:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether final touches have been given to the draft in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) Government has enacted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Public
Liability Insurance Act, 1991 for the prevention and control of pollution. These Acts are
being implemented through Central and State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control
Committees. Legal action is taken against violation of environmental norms prescribed under
these Acts.
(b) to (d) Do not arise.