Highlight the regulatory framework governing environmental aspects in India.

The Constitution of India, as amended casts obligations on the 'State' as well as the 'citizens' to conserve, perceive, protect and improve the environment. A number of Central/State Legislations/Regulations etc., govern environmental aspects in India. It includes the following: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. This Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for Prevention and control of water pollution, and for maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act. This Act was enacted in 1977, to provide the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types of industrial activities and with a view to augment the resources of the Central Board and State Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under the water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. This Act was enacted in 1981 and amended in 1967 to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in India. The Environment (Protection) Act. This Act was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991. This Act was enacted to provide for damages to victims of accident which occurs as a result of any hazardous activity or due to handling any hazardous substance. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. This Act was enacted for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.