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Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority

A Sensitive Zone around Taj Mahal

By the order of Ministry of Environment and Forests in exercise of the powers conferred by the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and in supersession of the order of the government of India in the ministry of Environment and forests, number S.O. 350(E), dated 17th May, 1999, except as things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the central Government hereby re-constitutes the Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) authority.

The Geographical Limits:

The geographical limits of the Taj Trapezium Zone is defined in the shape of trapezoid between 26° 45N & 77° 15E to 27° 45N & 77° 15E in the West of the Taj Mahal and in the East of Taj Mahal between 27° 00N & 78° 30E to 27° 30E, lying in the Agra Division of the State of Uttar Pradesh and in the Bharatpur Division of the State of Rajasthan.

Powers:

  • Monitor the progress of implementation of various schemes for protection of the Taj Mahal and programmes for protection and improvement of the environment in Taj Trapezium Zone
  • Exercise powers under section 5 of the said Act
  • Take all necessary steps to ensure compliance of specified emission standards by motor vehicles and ensuring compliance of fuel quality standards
  • Deal with any environmental issue which may be referred to it by the Central Government or the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan relating to the Taj Trapezium Zone