Pollution laws have become very important for industries. The industries creating pollution has to work under the permissible limit given in these laws. Disobedience of these pollution laws can lead to closer of industry and criminal prosecution for management.
It is worthwhile to mention that all industries are not creating pollution. From last some years the procedure under labour laws are made simple and transparent. Now most of the industry can deal with these laws without any difficulty and complication.
There are three main laws relating to pollution.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act- 1981.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act- 1974.
The Environment (Protection) Act-1986.