It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The main regulatory bodies are the pollution control boards, which have been, conferred the following duties and powers. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and. 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. 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.
This was enacted to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country. Brief notes on the prevention and control of water. Chhattisgarh environment conservation board, raipur c. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Section 4 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the constitution of. Prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that act. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981. Ilr2004kar1214 by the 4th respondent is a treatment and disposal system within the meaning of section 251a of the act. Stockholm, 1972 and enacted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. Org water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. It is also a comprehensive legislation with more than fifty sections. The air prevention and control of air pollution act, 1981.
Pollution prevention includes practices that increase efficiency in the use of energy, water, or other natural resources, and protect our resource base through conservation. 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. An act to provide for the prevention and control o water pollution and tbe maintaining. Environmental pollution united states department of.
A central water laboratory is constituted by virtue of section 51 of the act for the analyzing and reports the elements or trade effluents that cause water pollution. 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. 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. 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 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. An act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise, atmospheric pollution and public health. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. After the stockholm conference on human environment on june. The water act was enacted by parliament act, 1974 purpose to provide for the prevention of control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, is the first.
Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 goa state. The water prevention and control of pollution rules. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 64 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 no. It makes provisions, interalia, for central and state boards, power to declare pollution control areas, restrictions on certain industrial units, authority of the boards to limit emission of air pollutants, power. The water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 is having a wide scope and impact in effective control in water pollution that is too high in urban and high density. Water pollution act 1974 part 2 in hindi full lectures. 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 cess act, 1977.
The maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 arrangement of sections chapter i preliminary sections 1. The central and state pollution control boards have been constituted under section 3 and 4 of the act respectively. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part 1 duration. 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.
Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part. The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. Prevention and control of water pollution law teacher. Revised water pollution prevention and control law. Section 33a in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Water pollution act 1974 part 3 in hindi full lectures duration.
An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. 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. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea. Aug 25, 2017 the waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part 1 duration. 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.
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. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. 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 continue reading the water prevention and control. The act was introduced and incorporated into the constitution of india in 1974. The water act 1974 this is an act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water through various management guidelines and restrictions. Central board for the prevention and control of air pollution. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of. Overall, the new version of the law strengthens government responsibility and supervision. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the water act was enacted by parliament act, 1974 purpose to provide for the prevention of control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyfourth year of the republic of india as follows. 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. 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.
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. The central board for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under section 3 of the water prevention and control of 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. You have chosen to open the whole act as a pdf the. Revised water pollution prevention and control law approved. 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. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. Pollution act, 1974, the air prevention and control of pollution act.
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 therewith. Short title and commencement 1 this act may be called the water prevention and control of pollution cess amendment act, 2003. More information the office of pollution prevention and toxics oppt manages programs under the toxic substances control act and the pollution prevention act. Jul 27, 2014 a central water laboratory is constituted by virtue of section 51 of the act for the analyzing and reports the elements or trade effluents that cause water pollution. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981. Drinking water at source found without conventional treatment but after disinfection is designated as class a while water designated for outdoor bathing comes under class b. Aug 25, 2017 object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. As on day, it is applicable in all the states of india. Subsequently, the government has enacted the water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. Pradesh, rajasthan, tripura and west bengal and in the union territories as it may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint, constitute a central board to be called the. Water act, 1974 relevant provisions haryana state pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 the noise pollution regulation and control rules, 2000 hazardous wastes management and handling rules, 1989.
An act to provide for prevention and control of water pollution and the. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the control of pollution act 1974, section 30a. Within this, there are four key focus areas to note. Section 2 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its rules. Power state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding contained in this act, if the state.
Section 33a in the water prevention and control of. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the water act, the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 the air act and the environment protection act, 1986 the environment act. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981 of india. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, amended 1988. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea are serious health hazards. History decisions were taken at the united nations conference on the human environment held in stockholm in june, 1972, in which india participated, 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 of. An act further to amend the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Apr 24, 2012 the water act was enacted by parliament act, 1974 purpose to provide for the prevention of control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water.