Shubham gupta, shivam bajpai, vit universitywater prevention andcontrol of pollution act 2. Air prevention and control of pollution act wikipedia. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. Control of pollution act, 1974 is the first enactment by the parliament in this direction. Jain introduction environmental pollution has been with us for centuries and the man did evolve codes of a mild nature to deal with it. 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 from such commencement. Brief notes on the prevention and control of water.
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. Section 10 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the temporary association of persons with board for particular purposes. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Log in or register for your free trial to see the rest of this document. Changes to legislation revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. An act to provide for prevention and control of water pollution and the. Section 25 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, is the first. 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 water prevention and control of pollution rules. 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 of entry, inspection, taking samples and. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 india code. Brief notes on the prevention and control of water pollution act of 1974 article shared by it provides for maintaining and restoring the wholesomeness of water by preventing and controlling its pollution.
An act to provide for water pollution control activities in the public health serv ice of the federal security. 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. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part. The control of pollution act 1974 addiscombe environmental. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part 2 of the environmental. Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part. Jun 20, 2014 water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. 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 of 1974. Central board for the prevention and control of air pollution.
It was industrialisation, the use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, and the population explosion which led to the worsen. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 7 2 such appeal shall state the facts of the case and the grounds relied upon by the appellant for preferring the appeal and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order assessment made under section 6 or a copy of the order imposing penalty made under section 11, as the case. Section 16 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Where immediately before the commencement of this act any person was discharging any sewage or trade effluent into a 1stream or well or sewer or on land, the provisions of section 25 shall, so far as may be, apply in relation to such person as they apply in relation to the person referred to in that section subject to. 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. These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started.
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. Control of discharges of trade effluent into public sewers 43. It is also a comprehensive legislation with more than fifty sections. 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. 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. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. This is a matter of pollution control and all the affected persons can file appeal. 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.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the control of pollution act 1974, section 74. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining. Useful notes on the water prevention and control of. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. 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. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 64 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 no. 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.
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. 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. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources. The central government shall, with effect from such date being a date not later than six months of the commencement of this act in the states of assam, bihar, gujarat, haryana, himachal pradesh, jammu and kashmir, karnataka, kerala, madhya pradesh, rajasthan, tripura and west bengal and in the union territories as it may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint, constitute a central. Role of central pollution control board, state pollution control board and ngos 1 hold and dispose of property. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and.
Section 33a in the water prevention and control of pollution. Environmental pollution united states department of. 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 or. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the. Rule 10 of the water prevention and control of pollution0 rules, 1975 specifies the manner and purposes of association of persons with central board and allowances to be paid to them. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to the provisions of this act, and to any directions. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its. Section 2 in the water prevention and control of pollution. 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. Useful notes on the water prevention and control of pollution. Pollution control act of october 18, 1972, as amended, and the oil pollution act of 1990, october 18, 1991, 56 fr 54757 october 22, 1991. 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. This was followed by the air prevention and control of pollution act in 1981.
Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. Gujarat pollution control board ease of doing business page 2. The central government has also enacted the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution procedure for transaction of buisiness. Water act, 1974 relevant provisions haryana state 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. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. Section 26 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Aug 25, 2017 the waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part 1. 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. 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.
It can also enter into contract with any person or party. 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. 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. In 1976 the 42nd amendment imposed a duty on the individuals4 as well as on the states to protect and improve the natural environment. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. Based on the concluding guidelines of this conference, the water act was formulated by the government of india in 1974. Provision regarding existing discharge of sewage or trade effluent. Section 16 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of. Section 4 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the constitution of. 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. More information the office of pollution prevention and toxics oppt manages programs under the toxic substances control act and the pollution prevention act.
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. Consent to establish under water prevention and control. 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. 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. 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. 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 water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february, 1975 1g.
Power state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding contained in this act, if the state. 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. 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. Pollution prevention includes practices that increase efficiency in the use of energy, water, or other natural resources, and protect our resource base through conservation. F1, a person guilty of an offence against this part of this act shall be liable on summary conviction a f2 in the case of a first offence against this part of this act, to a fine not exceeding f3 level 5 on the standard scale f4. 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. Stockholm, 1972 and enacted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Section 3 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981 of india. Section 33a in the water prevention and control of. 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. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act.
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