EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Environment Protection Act of 1986 (EPA) was enacted by the Government of India under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. The Act came in as a result of the Bhopal gas tragedy as well as India’s commitment to follow United Nations Conference on the Human Environment that took place at Stockholm in June, 1972.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the wake of Bhopal tragedy, the Government of India enacted the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA) under article 253 of the constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -➖ Under Article 253, Parliament has the power to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements and can legislate on the preservation of the natural environment. ➖ Parliament used Article 253 to enact the Environment Protection Act to implement the decisions reached at the Stockholm Conference.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Consumer Protection Bill, 1986 was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it received the assent of the President on 24th December, 1986. It came on the Statutes Book as THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986 (68 of 1986).