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The Himachal Pradesh Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1995

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This Act regulates the management and disposal of non-biodegradable waste, specifically materials like plastic and nylon that do not decompose naturally. It applies to the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and empowers local authorities and the state government to enforce rules regarding the handling of such garbage. The law aims to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards by controlling the production, use, and disposal of non-biodegradable materials, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment for residents.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. H.
  3. 2. H.
  4. 3. Passed in Hindi by the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. For Statement of
  5. 4. Passed in Hindi by the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. For Statement of
  6. 5. The provisions of the Act come into force within the jurisdiction of the whole
  7. 6. Power of local authority or competent authority for removal
  8. 7. Studies, research and support programme.- The State
  9. 8. Government may, by notification, specify.
  10. 9. Offences by Companies
  11. 10. Offences to be tried summarily
  12. 11. Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, as far as may be, apply to such trials.
  13. 12. Directions by the State Government
  14. 13. Power to amend Schedule
  15. 14. Power to delegate
  16. 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
  17. 16. Other laws not affected
  18. 17. Power to make rules

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