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. Stockholm, 1972 and enacted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The whole act except sections 10, 12, 1 and 151 and 3. 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. Section summary section 2 definitions aircraft includes any kind of vehicle which may be used for conveyance of passengers or goods by air. 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 assigning to such boards. The central government has also enacted the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution procedure for transaction of buisiness. It was industrialisation, the use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, and the population explosion which led to the worsen. State pollution control boards constituted under section 4 of act 6 of 1974 to be. Power state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding contained in this act, if the state.
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. 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. An act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the central board and the state boards for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Control of pollution act 1974 how is control of pollution act 1974 abbreviated. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types of industrial activities. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 the noise pollution regulation and control rules, 2000 hazardous wastes management and handling rules, 1989. Consent to establish under water prevention and control.
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. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water 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 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. This cess is collected with a view to augment the resources of the central board and the state boards for the prevention and. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974. 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. It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Chapter 1 general environmental quality act, 1974 act 127. Environment management project director indi slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
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. 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. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 33. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 64 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 no. It can also enter into contract with any person or party. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and. It therefore does not include any changes made by correction slips issued after it was published. The central and state pollution control boards have been constituted under section 3 and 4 of the water act respectively. 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 pdf of the as enacted version that was used to publish the official printed copy. Log in or register for your free trial to see the rest of this document. The whole act, but not so as to affect notices served by virtue of section 1 of the act before the coming into force of section 58 of this act.
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. After the stockholm conference on human environment on june. The air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 a presentation for the regulators by miss charu gupta msc. Section 4 of the water pollution act, 1974, relates to the constitution of state. Subsequently, the government has enacted the water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. 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. It also provides for the establishment of boards both at the central and state level with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid. These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started.
Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Power of board to make application to courts for restraining apprehended pollution of water in streams or wells. Correction slips if issued will be listed separately under associated documents and. An act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the. Sections 1 and 2 of the act confer on the secretary of state power to make regulations providing for a new pollution control system to meet the requirements of european council directive 9661ec on integrated pollution prevention and control. Water pollution act 1974 part 2 in hindi full lectures. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 5 2 a state board shall consist of the following members, namely. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981. Some of the important sections regulating the prevention of water pollution as per the act are as discussed below. An act to make further provision with respect to waste. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its rules. More information the office of pollution prevention and toxics oppt manages programs under the toxic substances control act and the pollution prevention act.
Brief notes on the prevention and control of water. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. 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. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974. Gujarat pollution control board ease of doing business page 3.
The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Waste management licensing regulation 1994, pollution, prevention and control regulations 2000, landfill tax 1996, landfill directive 1991, producer responsibility obligation. The air prevention and control of air pollution act, 1981. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part 2 of the environmental. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act.
More resources for the control of pollution act 1974. 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. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 water act was enacted in pursuance of clause 1 of article 252 of the constitution to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintenance or restoration of wholesomeness of water. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february, 1975 1g. Chapter 1 general environmental quality act, 1974 act 127 an act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment, and for purposes connected therewith. 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. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea are serious health hazards. The water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 was enacted with the view to prevent the water pollution.
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. An act to provide for prevention and control of water pollution and the. Jain introduction environmental pollution has been with us for centuries and the man did evolve codes of a mild nature to deal with it. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india.
The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. An act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for. The 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 afore said, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and.
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