Environment Protection Act 1986 [Bare Act without Comments] by Taxmann for All India Bar Examination (AIBE) presents the complete and unaltered statutory text of India’s landmark environmental legislation. Enacted in the wake of the Stockholm Conference (1972), the Act provides a comprehensive legal framework for the protection and improvement of the environment, prevention of hazards, and regulation of activities impacting ecological balance. This 2025 Edition incorporates all amendments in force, including significant updates introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023, making it an authoritative and exam-compliant statutory reference.

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Environment Protection Act [Act No. 29 of 1986], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete & Authentic Text] Presents the full, unabridged provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986
• [Amendment Coverage] Incorporates all legislative changes up to 2025, including the Jan Vishwas Act 2023 and provisions relating to the National Green Tribunal
• [Exam-compliant Format] Strictly a Bare Act without Comments, ensuring compliance with AIBE guidelines
• [User-friendly Layout] Section-wise arrangement for quick reference
• [Key Provisions] Includes environmental standards, procedural safeguards, and updated penalty provisions

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Chapter-wise Arrangement – Chapters I–IV systematically cover preliminary definitions, powers of the Central Government, prevention and control of pollution, creation of funds, and miscellaneous provisions
• Section-wise Presentation – Each statutory provision is reproduced with precision, ensuring clarity and legislative accuracy
• Inclusion of Recent Amendments – Covers newly inserted provisions on penalties, adjudication, and the Environmental Protection Fund
• Clean Layout – Pure statutory language, free from editorial inputs, allowing direct engagement with the law.