proposed integrated complex for delhi judicial academy
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Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) Study <strong>for</strong> Proposed Integrated Complex <strong>for</strong> Delhi Judicial Academy,<br />
National Law School, and National Institute <strong>for</strong> Mediation & Conciliation at Dwarka, New Delhi<br />
2. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY CONTEXT<br />
This section reviews the policies and the Environment legislations at the National and State level to<br />
understand the legal requirements and implications on the <strong>proposed</strong> project. All activities under the<br />
<strong>proposed</strong> project must be consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, notifications, and<br />
standards. It is the responsibility of the project Implementing Agency to ensure that project<br />
activities are consistent with the regulatory/legal framework, whether national, state or<br />
municipal/local.<br />
2.1 Indian Environmental Legislations<br />
The Constitution of India directs the State to endeavor to protect and improve the environment and<br />
to safeguard the <strong>for</strong>est and wildlife of the country. Article 51(g) of the constitution states that it<br />
shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the national environment including<br />
<strong>for</strong>ests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion <strong>for</strong> living creatures. The language of the<br />
Directive principles of the state policy (Article 47) also contains a specific provision, which<br />
commits the state to protect the environment.<br />
In addition to Constitutional provisions, India has established a comprehensive set of laws <strong>for</strong> the<br />
management and protection of the environment. The Acts, Notifications, Rules and Amendments<br />
applicable to any type of development projects include the following:<br />
• The Environment (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986<br />
• The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 1994 and amendments <strong>for</strong><br />
Environmental Clearance<br />
• Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980<br />
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Rules and Amendment, 1981, 1982, 1983,<br />
1987<br />
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and Rules, 1974, 1975<br />
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act and Rules, 1977, 1978, 1991<br />
• The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991<br />
• The Environmental Standards Notification, 1993, 1996<br />
• The Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules, 1989 and amendment rules 2000<br />
• The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 2000, 2002<br />
• The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995<br />
• The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000<br />
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