Question

The Acts reviewed by TSR Subramaniam Panel are:
1. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
3. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
4. Water (Preservation and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
5. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1, 4 and 5
• C. 2, 4 and 5
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

In August 2014, the Government of India set up a high-level committee to review the six environment laws in India and recommend specific amendments to bring them in line with current requirements. The committee was headed by the former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian. The six laws under review were:

1) Indian Forest Act, 1927

2) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

3) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

4) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

5) Forest Conservation Act, 1980

6) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986