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Chapter 5 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Act No. 06) View all Acts

Prevention And Control Of Water Pollution
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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
06
23-03-1974
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 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.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Sections from Chapter 5 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Act No. 06)

19 - Power of State Government to restrict the application of the Act to certain areas.
20 - Power to obtain information.
21 - Power to take samples of effluents and procedure to be followed in connection therewith.
22 - Reports of the result of analysis on samples taken under section 21.
23 - Power of entry and inspection.
24 - Prohibition on use of stream or well for disposal of polluting matter, etc.
25 - Restrictions on new outlets and new discharges.
26 - Provision regarding existing discharge of sewage or trade effluent.
27 - Refusal or withdrawal of consent by State Board.
27A - Power to issue guidelines.
28 - Appeals.
29 - Revision.
30 - Power of State Board to carry out certain works.
31 - Furnishing of information to State Board and other agencies in certain cases.
32 - Emergency measures in case of pollution of stream or well.
33 - Power of Board to make application to courts for restraining apprehended pollution of water in streams or wells.
33A - Power to give directions.
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