These Rules provide for the application form and set out procedures and requirements for obtaining recognition of a zoo by the Central Zoo Authority.

These Rules amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 by inserting a new sub-rule in rule 4 regarding responsibilities of the Authority and by making minor changes to rule 8.

The State/Union Territory Forest Produce (Ownership of Forest Dependent Community) Act, 2005, which seeks to endow rights to minor forest produce to the forest dwellers, including tribals.

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (i) of section 4 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980), the Central Government hereby makes the Rules to implement provisions of that Act relating to the composition of the Committee constituted under section 3 of the Act.

These Rules amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules by inserting a new sub-rule to rule 5 dealing with restrictions on the use of loud speakers.

The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 apply to every manufacturer, importer, re-conditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, processing, sale, purchase and use of batteries or components thereof.

These Rules amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

In order to avoid noise pollution all territory shall be classified in industrial, commercial, residential or silence areas/zones The noise levels in any area/zone shall not exceed noise standards in terms of air quality; The use of amplifiers and loudspeakers is restricted to certain facilities.Annexed Schedules details air quality standards fo

A rule notified in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (viii) of Sub Section (2) of Section 3 read with Section 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) with the objective to regulate the manufacture and use of recycled plastics, carry bags and containers.

The Environment (Siting for Industrial Projects) Rules, 1999 lay down detailed provisions relating to areas to be avoided for siting of industries, precautionary measures to be taken for site selecting as also the aspects of environmental protection which should have been incorporated during the implementation of the industrial development proje