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Figure 8.1: Rules and Acts for governing O&G E&P operations by different Ministries.

Additionally, there are other applicable 4. Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan)
environmental regulations from MoEF&CC for Adhiniyam, 1980 (amended in 1988 and
the oil & gas industry, which are as follows: 2023).

1. Indian Forest Act, 1927 5. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1981.
2. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
6. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
3. The Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974. 7. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.