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Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (No. 6 of 1974).

Country/Territory: India
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1974 (2000)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
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 of 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.

Subject: Environment gen., Water
Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Sub-national agreement Water conservation zone Effluent waste water/discharge Authorization/permit Inspection Special fund Access-to-information Offences/penalties Institution
Geographical area: Asia, Southern Asia

Abstract: The text contains the following Chapters: Preliminary (I); Central and State Boards for Prevention and Control of Water Pollution (II); Joint Boards (III); Powers and Function of Boards (IV); Prevention and Control of Water Pollution (V); Funds, Accounts and Audit (VI); Penalties and Procedures (VII); Miscellaneous.
Full text: English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Consent) Madhya Pradesh Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975 (1997)

Keyword: Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rajasthan Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Minerals, Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Waterworks, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Madhya Pradesh State Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Board and its Committees (Meetings) Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975 (1991)

Keyword: Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Central Pollution Control Board (Qualifications and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairman) Rules, 2011.

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rajasthan Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Amendment) Rules, 2013.

Legislation | India | 2013

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Pollution (Procedure for Transaction of Business) Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975 (2000)

Keyword: Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Prevention and Control of Madhya Pradesh Pollution) Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975 (1991)

Keyword: Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (S.O.19(E).

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water supply, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975.

Legislation | India | 1975 (2000)

Keyword: Institution, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Research, Sub-national agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 1988 (No. 53 of 1988).

Legislation | India | 1988

Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Institution, Sub-national agreement, Water conservation zone, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Special fund, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Punjab State Electricity Board Vs. H.P. State Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board.

Jurisprudence | National - higher court | India | Dec 9, 2009

Keyword: Effluent waste (industrial sources), Procedural matters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: UNEP, InforMEA

Cited by

Gunavathi Proprietrix of Decorticating Unit Vs. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and The Joint Chief Environmental Engineer Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

Jurisprudence | National - higher court | India | Sep 26, 2006

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Air pollution (stationary sources), Air quality/air pollution

Source: UNEP, InforMEA

Cited by

M/s.DLF Power Ltd. Vs. State of Jharkhand.

Jurisprudence | National - higher court | India | Jun 18, 2003

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Energy conservation/energy production, EIA

Source: UNEP, InforMEA