The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part. Water prevention and control of pollution act of 1974. Section 4 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the constitution of state. In any state in which the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974, is in force and the state government has constituted. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. 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 act 1974 free download as powerpoint presentation. An act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for. The act also confers some powers to the established bodies such as the central board and the state board to control pollution of the water bodies. The control of pollution act 1974, part ii, international. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Among other things, the act provides for constitution of central and state boards for preventing water pollution, power to take water samples and their analysis, discharge of sewage or. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources. Isbn 0105440744 full text not available general description.
Water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 introduction india participated in the united nations conference on the human environment held in stockholm in june 1972 to take appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which, among other things, include the preservation of the quality of air and control. Control of pollution act 1974 3 section 60 and section 61 5. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part 2 of the environmental. The acts that directly concern water pollution in india are the water act 1974, the water cess act 1977 and 1988, and the environment protection act or epa 1986. State pollution control boards constituted under section 4 of act 6 of 1974 to be. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of. Under section 321 of the recently implemented control of pollution act 1974, part ii copa iil it is a criminal offence to discharge inter alia trade or sewage effluent into relevant waters,2 which include estuaries. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function.
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. These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content control of pollution act 1974and are referenced with annotations. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 is the property of its rightful owner. Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution. Pollution act, 1974, the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981, the. The control of pollution act 1974 addiscombe environmental. An act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise, atmospheric pollution and public health.
Freestone institute of estuarine and coastal studies and faculty of law, university of hull, uk in july 1984 the minister of the environment announced the phased introduction of the main body of part ii of the 1974 control of pollution act copa ii. Stockholm, 1972 and enacted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. May 24, 20 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. The central government has also enacted the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution procedure for transaction of buisiness. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution act 1974. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and. Subsequently, the government has enacted the water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Authority free of cost to the appellant and a copy thereof shall also be sent to. See end of document for details view outstanding changes 1974 chapter 40 an act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no.
Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Pollution cess act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the levy and collection o f a cess on water c onsumed by perso ns operatin g and carryi ng on certain ty pes of indus trial activities. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. Control of pollution act 1974 transport for west midlands. And whereas in pursuance of clause 1 of article 252 of the constitution resolutions have been passed by all the. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution free download as pdf file. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. Control of discharges of trade effluent into public sewers 43. Here again, the legislation lacked teeth, and environmental damage continued to worsen. Dealing with laws, pollution and complaints in india. 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. The water prevention and control act, 1974 was introduced to prevent and control water pollution and to restore and maintain the wholesomeness of water for the establishment.
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. This is the original version as it was originally enacted. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for. The act aims to prevent and control water pollution and to maintainrestore wholesomeness of water by establishing central and state pollution control board to monitor and enforce the regulations. The water act, 1974 with certain amendments in 1978 is an extensive legislation with more than sixty sections for the prevention and control of water pollution. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. 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. Pollution control construction site handbook shared regulatory services contents 1. Nov 17, 2018 the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and whereas parliament has no power to make laws for the states with respect to any of the matters aforesaid except as provided in articles 249 and 250 of the constitution. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sourcesrivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and ground. An act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of boards, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith. Comment this section relates to the constitution of central pollution board. Laws of malaysia act 127 environmental quality act 1974 incorporating latest amendment act a11022001 date of royal assent.
An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. Noise limits for automobiles free field at one meter in. Power of secretary of state to exempt applications, con sents and conditions etc from publicity. Burton faculty of law, university of hull, uk introduction. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and whereas parliament has no power to make laws for the states with respect to any of the matters aforesaid except as provided in articles 249 and 250 of the constitution. A committee was set up in 1962 to draw a draft enactment for the prevention of water pollution. The extension of control to all discharges to uk tidal waters t. It is perhaps ironic that after so much care was taken to produce so complete an introduction to, and summary of the major forms of pollution, this work should be followed so soon by the significant changes resulting from the implementation of the water act 1973 and the introduction of. Control of pollution act 1974 page 2 shall, subject to the follo wing subsection, be guilty of an of fence and liable on summary con viction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the prescribed sum.
Aug 25, 2017 object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. Under this act except in prescribed cases, a person shall not. It should be remembered, though, that the pollution control measures were introduced in the context of. It is perhaps ironic that after so much care was taken to produce so complete an introduction to, and summary of the major forms of pollution, this work should be followed so soon by the significant changes resulting from the implementation of the water act 1973 and the introduction of the control of pollution act 1974.
The control of pollution act 1974 and tidal waters. Air prevention and control of pollution act wikipedia. The water prevention and control of pollution act provides for constitution of central and state boards for preventing water pollution, power to take water samples and their analysis, discharge of sewage or trade effluents, appeals, revision, minimum and maximum penalties, publication of names of offenders, offences by companies and government. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. Control of pollution of rivers and coastal waters etc. Log in or register for your free trial to see the rest of this document. Control of pollution act 1974 how is control of pollution.
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