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THE WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 ACT NO. 6 OF 1974 [23rd March, 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
जल (प्रदूषण निवारण तथा नियंत्रण) अधिनियम,1974: Long Title: 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 ...
Jun 17, 2019 · 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. 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.
for establishment of Central and State Pollution Control Boards to regulate and curb water pollution. The Water Act contains 64 sections and is divided into eight chaptersix. Chapter I deals with the preliminary part i.e. date of enforcement, application of the Act and definitions.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country. The Act was amended in 1988.
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 is a comprehensive legislation that regulates agencies responsible for checking on water pollution and ambit of pollution control boards both at the centre and states.
This Act – which Parliament passed on March 23, 1974 – provides for preventing and controlling water pollution and establishing Boards for the same, as well as maintaining and restoring the ‘wholesomeness’ of water.
Feb 4, 2013 · WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974. NO. 6 OF 1974. [23rd March, 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 ...
Feb 13, 2024 · The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, has long been a cornerstone of India's environmental legislation to ensure sustainable management of water resources. The recent amendment seeks to address certain shortcomings and adapt regulatory frameworks to contemporary needs.
The Act establishes the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, describing its legal status, membership, functions and powers. The States are to establish State Boards for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, with a constitution set forth in the Act.
