Legislation in Environmental Protection
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The official GTU curriculum for Legislation in Environmental Protection (subject code 2173507) as prescribed for Env. Sci. Tech · Semester 7 divides the course into 4 units, covering 17 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (2173507)Unit 1 Constitutional provision for Environmental
- Protection: Evolution of different environmental legislations in India
- Global and Indian scenario
- Various agencies connected with pollution control inclusive of their structure
- Specific Provision for environmental protection in constitution of India
- Provision in the Directive Principles of state policy
- Introduction of polluters pays principle Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act
- 1974: Familiarization with important sections and Clauses of Act
- Water Cess Act
Unit 2 Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act; 1981
- Familiarization with important sections and Clauses of Act
- Environmental Protection Act
Unit 3 Notifications under EPA, 1986
- The Recycled plastics Manufacturing & Usage Rules
- 1999 & its amendments. The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules
- 2000 & its amendments. The Public Liability & Insurance Act
- 1991 & amendments. Public Interest Litigation Act
- 1991 Costal Regulation Zone & Amendments National Green Tribunal Act
- 2010: Familiarization with important sections and clauses of Act
Unit 4 Regulation and Control rules
- Regulation and Control rules for Noise Pollution Regulation and Control rules for Ozone depleting substances Management and Handling rules: Management and Handling rules for bio medical waste Management and Handling rules for plastic waste Management and Handling and transboundary movement rules for Hazardous waste