Legislative approaches towards environmental Pollution

Abstract

The menace of pollution has reached at its pinnacle and has been drawing the concerns of various governments like that of Uttarakhand and Delhi. This is the reason why the concept of ODD-EVEN was incorporated on a trial basis for 15 days in the national capital. This work titled “Legislative Approaches Towards Environmental Pollution: Liability Of Polluters From National And International Perspective” is a platform which will help one understand the entire concept of pollution and environmental degradation. The primary question that this work raises is that when there are more than 500 environmental laws in India, then why are our surroundings still in a state of mess and chaos. Another point that this dissertation hints towards is that why the government of Delhi is re-implementing the odd-even formula from 15thof April, 2016? Further a comparison has been drawn between the enforcement mechanisms in India with that of the UK, which will help in understanding that where is in the enforcement that India is lacking and the associated problems. Some recent examples like that of pollution in river Ganga, The Ganga Mahasabha Agreement, National Green Tribunal’s order on banning rafting in Rishikesh and ban on commercial activities in Rohtang have been analyzed. It also looks into the various issues, challenges and the need of environmental protection.