Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules, 2023
Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules, 2023 are made pursuant to powers granted under Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 vide notification dated 06TH June, 2023. The rules are applicable to the whole of Punjab.
The Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules, 2023 are implemented to mitigate the smog to prevent the air pollution. The Rules defines the key terms and describes the procedures with strict implementation. The procedures include the standard operating requirements for brick kilns, industrial units and resource recovery units. It imposes restriction on operating tyers, pyrolysis plants, burning stubble and solid waste and motor vehicle emission in the province. It gives the authority to the Director General of the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency; its authorized officer(s); and the inspection team to make visits to such sites and keep a check on the compliance of the operating standards as mentioned in this Rules. The Rules provides for administrative penalty mentioned in the Schedule and also authorizes such officers to give penalty described under the Schedule in the Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules in case of non-compliance or violation of the rules.
