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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms. 

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Central Government 

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with preventing environmental pollution in all its forms. 

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