An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on. After the stockholm conference on human environment on june. The water prevention and control of pollution act was enacted for prevention and control of water pollution and maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 is a central act of parliament which provides for the levy and collection of cess on water consumed by industries and local authorities. Pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974, shall, without prejudice to th e exercise and performance of its powers and functions under th is act, exercise the powers and perform the functions of the central board for th e prevention and control of air pollution under this act. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Objectives protect and enhance the quality of air resources.
Air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 40. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to the provisions of this act, and to any directions that the central government may give in this behalf, a board may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this act, issue any directions in writing to any person, officer or authority, and such person, officer. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. Subsequently, the government has enacted the water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. Section 33a in the water prevention and control of. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with central. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. Role of central pollution control board, state pollution control board and ngos 1 hold and dispose of property. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part 2 of the environmental.
An act to provide for prevention and control of water pollution and the. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the. The central and state pollution control boards have been constituted under section 3 and 4 of the water act respectively. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. Provided that a person in the process of taking any steps to establish any industry, operation or process immediately before the commencement of the water prevention and control of pollution amendment act, 1988, for which no consent was necessary prior to such commencement, may continue to do so for a period of three months. The aim of the act is to deal with a variety of environmental issues, including waste on land, water pollution, abandoned mines, noise pollution and the prevention of atmospheric pollution.
The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. Pollution act, 1974, the air prevention and control of pollution act. The act is applicable to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part 1. The air prevention and control of air pollution act, 1981. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes afore said, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. An act to provide for the prevention and control o water pollution and tbe maintaining. The act aims at the maintaining or restoring the wholesome nature of water for the establishment of boards and to vest them with such powers so as to enable them to carry out the purposes of the act. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977, the central.
Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its rules. Prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that act. Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 water act it was the first major environmental legislation enacted in india and provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and maintaining or restoring the wholesomeness of water. The water prevention and control of pollution rules. Control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with central board for the prevention and control of water pollution, hereby makes the following rules, namely. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 33. Gujarat pollution control board ease of doing business page 3. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 an act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act. More information the office of pollution prevention and toxics oppt manages programs under the toxic substances control act and the pollution prevention act. Air prevention and control of pollution act 1981 air act it provides for the.
The central government has also enacted the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution procedure for transaction of buisiness. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 is a central act of parliament which provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. It can also enter into contract with any person or party. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 5 2 a state board shall consist of the following members, namely. Section 4 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the constitution of. It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 was enacted with the view to prevent the water pollution. This act is created to take appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which among other things includes the preservation of high quality air and ensures controlling the level of air pollution. The main objective of the act is to prevent pollution of water to restore the wholesomeness of water for consuming without the threat of contamination. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. The government formulated this act in 1974 to prevent the pollution of water by industrial, agricultural and household wastewater that can contaminate our water sources. It also provides for the establishment of boards both at the central and state level with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid.
Levy and collection of cess 1 there shall be levied and collected a cess for the purpose of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 and utilisation thereunder. The control of pollution act copa 1974, chapter 40 gives local authorities las powers for controlling noise and vibration from construction sites and other similar works. Section 18 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Consent to establish under water prevention and control. Brief notes on the prevention and control of water. Pollution prevention includes practices that increase efficiency in the use of energy, water, or other natural resources, and protect our resource base through conservation. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected. Power state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding contained in. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and. Prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 this act was promulgated for the purpose to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and for maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started. Power of board to make application to courts for restraining apprehended pollution of water in streams or wells.