The construction sector in India stands as a foundation of the
nation's development, fostering economic growth and
infrastructural advancement. However, this growth in the sector
should go hand in hand with environmental protection to tackle the
impact of the sector on the environment. The environmental laws
governing the construction sector inter alia comprises of the
following framework:
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(“Water Act”) & Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981 (“Air Act”):
The Water Act and the Air Act were enacted with the aim of
prevention and control of water and air pollution. Given the nature
of construction being carried out in the sector, permissions are
required to be obtained from Central Pollution Control Board/State
Pollution Control Board for obtaining consent for water use and
obtaining necessary permissions for emission standards, consent to
establish/consent to operate etc.
