Introduction
The Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Under this act the CPB plays a major role in control/abatement of pollution It has to advise Central Government for improvement of Air quality
It has to prevent air pollution
Co-ordinate the activity of state pollution control boards
The state governments in consultation with the Board declare air pollution control areas
Alter air pollution control areas
Declare new air pollution control areas
The act provides for control of emission from automobiles
It also restricts certain industries on the basis of air pollution
It declares the level of air pollutants as per standards
It applies to the courts to restrain persons from polluting
Just like water act it gives power to PCBs to enter and inspect the factory.
