The Union Government constitutes EPCA as Supreme Court mandated body for the National Capital Region under the section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The Authority shall have the power suo-moto, or on the basis of complaints made by any individual, representative body or organization functioning in the field of environment.
Such complaints may be against any individual, association, company, public undertaking or local body carrying on any industry, operation or process.
It shall deal with environmental issues pertaining to the National Capital Region which may be referred to it by the Central Government.
It takes all necessary steps to for controlling vehicular pollution, ensuring compliance of fuel quality standards, monitoring and coordinating action for traffic planning and management.
