Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 · Chapter IV: Miscellaneous
Section 24: Effect of other laws
The provisions of this Act and the rules or orders made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force.]
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