Enhancing Public Safety and Environmental Accountability Introduction In a significant move, the Government of India has amended the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991, through the Public Liability Insurance (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Published on December 17, 2024, this amendment addresses crucial aspects of public safety, environmental protection, and industrial accountability. By refining the legal framework, the…
Enhancing Environmental Accountability: The 2024 Amendments to the Environment Relief Fund Scheme Introduction The Environment Relief Fund (ERF) Scheme, established in 2008, plays a pivotal role in addressing environmental damage caused by hazardous activities. With the recent Environment Relief Fund Amendment 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced significant updates to…