Navigating green taxes for environmental sustainability in India

Mahaseth, Harsh and Bhattar, Soumya (2024) Navigating green taxes for environmental sustainability in India. Journal of Law & Social Sciences, 10 (1). ISSN 2346-839X

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Abstract

With the increased focus on sustainability in today's worldwide context, well-managed environmental legislation and effective enforcement would be highly desirable. This article considers the experience of green taxes in India, a large country with one set of problems arising from rapid industrialisation and growth, both economically and demographically, and another main problem based on diverse sources treating creation. Green taxes - also known as ecotaxes or environmental taxes have now emerged as a way to restrain the destructive effect on the environment resulting from human activity and promote environmentally conscious actions. The article starts out by defining green taxes as charges that are placed on agents in order to internalise the external costs of their actions. Prioritising reductions in pollution it demonstrates the creativity to tax behaviours that are harmful for our environment. India is a key member of OECD when it moves to levy taxes on hazardous gases as prescribed by this intergovernmental economic consortium, which happens often since the latter plays an important role in global strategies. It also explores how green taxes are used as tools to support conservation, waste management, and trends within the GDP, which is a facet that this study explores. It studies some case laws which show the implementation of these levies in order to analyse the impact caused by green taxes to the economy and environment, specifically in India. This study provides an understanding of the intricate design channels in India's mix of green taxes and its intent to address environmental concerns by promoting sustainable development.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Sustainable Development | Green Taxes | Waste Management | Conservation
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2025 12:02
Last Modified: 09 Feb 2025 12:02
Official URL: https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?ur...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9108

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