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CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS

Section 52: Effect of other laws

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Save as otherwise provided by or under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962), in relation to radioactive air pollution the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act.

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  1. 1. Assertion (A): In relation to radioactive air pollution, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 does not override what is provided by or under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Reason (R): Section 52 of the Air Act gives the Act overriding effect over inconsistent enactments, save as otherwise provided by or under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 in relation to radioactive air pollution.

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