HARYANA GOVT: GAZ. (EXTRA.), MAR. 10, 2016 (PHGN. 20, 1937 SAKA) — THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981

HARYANA GOVT: GAZ. (EXTRA.), MAR. 10, 2016 (PHGN. 20, 1937 SAKA) [Authorised English Translation] HARYANA GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Notification The ]Oth March, 2016 No. S.O S/C.A.29/1986/S. 5 and 7/2016 _ Whereas, article 48-A of the Constitution of India interalia envisages that the State shall endeavour to protect the environment; And, whereas, it is necessary and expedient to take immediate steps under sections 5 and 7 of the Environment Protection) Act; 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986) and section 19 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; 1981 (Central Act 14 of 1981) and rules framed there under to maintain ecological balance in the State to prevent environmental degradation and to avoid traffic and human health hazards; And, whereas, the State Government has already taken decision to maintain ecological balance keeping in view the industrial development and also to maintain the quality of environment and to avoid health hazard for the residents of the area; And, whereas, as per Haryana Government, Environment Department, notification No. 16/42/2005-Env.~III, dated the 4th October; 2007, directions were given for screening plant units in regard to siting criteria norms as per Schedule-I and emission norms and pollution control measures requirements aS per Schedule-II: And, whereas, the State Government has made amendments in the aforesaid notification issued vide notification No. S.O. 64/C.A.29/1986/S.5 and 7/2008, dated the 23rd July, 2008. And, whereas, representations were received from Screening Plant Associations in the State to review the siting parameters norms_ And, whereas, after considering the objections and suggestions, invited vide Haryana Government Environment Department Notification No. 16/42/2005-3Env. dated the 23rd November;