This is plainly indicated by its very preamble which is in the following terms. Section 16 in the water prevention and control of pollution. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the levy and. An act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise.
This is an act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water through. Contains all enforced central and state acts linked with subordinate data like rules,regulations,notifications,orders,circulars,ordinances,statutes. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Federal water pollution control act clean water act. Much of part 1 of the act on waste has been revoked by part 2 of the environmental.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 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. Stockholm, 1972 and enacted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The act aims to prevent and control water pollution and to maintainrestore wholesomeness of water by establishing central and state pollution control board. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. Jul 27, 2014 the water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 was enacted with the view to prevent the water pollution. 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. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. Power to take samples of effluents and procedure to be followed in connection therewith.
Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and. 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. An act to provide for water pollution control activities in the public health. It is further the policy of the congress to support and aid research relating to the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution, and to provide federal technical services and financial aid to state and interstate agencies and municipalities in connec.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the control of pollution act 1974, section 1. The basis of the cwa was enacted in 1948 and was called the federal water pollution control act, but the act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972. Water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act of 1974. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its.
Federal water pollution control act legislative counsel. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act. Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 no. Full text containing the act, water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. 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.
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. 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 fifth edition of pollution control acts, rules and notifications. 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. Log in or register for your free trial to see the rest of this document. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981 of india. The act empowers the central government to impose a cess on water consumed by industries listed in schedulei of the act. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution 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. Subsequently, the government has enacted the water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. The act composes of 64 sections and covers almost every type of water pollution.
History india participated in the united nations conference on the human environment held in stockholm in june 1972 to take appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which, among other things, include the preservation. Water prevention and control of pollution act 1974. Laws include the federal water pollution control act 1948, the clean water act 1972, the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries act 1972, the safe drinking water act 1974, and the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act, as amended in 1988. Section 21 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Indias water prevention and control of pollution act. It is applicable to tie states from the dates of their adoption. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. Federal water pollution control act chapter 758 of the 80th congress 33 u. 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. Countryterritory 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. Rising water pollution due to industrial and domestic activities became a cause of concern, leading to the enaction of this legislation.
These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started. Control of pollution act 1974 page 2 shall, subject to the follo wing subsection, be guilty of an of fence and liable on summary con viction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the prescribed sum. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, is the first. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the first of a series of legislation passed by the government of india pertaining to regulation of environmental aspects in the country. The clean water act cwa establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the united states and regulating quality standards for surface waters. The united states has enacted extensive federal legislation to fight water pollution. Under the cwa, epa has implemented pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards for industry. 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. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974, shall, without prejudice to the exercise and performance of its powers and functions under that act, exercise the powers and perform the functions of the central pollution control board for the prevention and control of air pollution under this act. Covers state pollution control board, its function, penalties and offences under this act.
The department is authorized to enter into contracts with any municipal or public corporation or political subdivision within the state for the purpose of assisting such agencies to finance the design and construction of water pollution control projects, whether procured through chapter 39. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. The main regulatory bodies are the pollution control boards, which have been, conferred the following duties and powers. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. The federal water pollution control act of 1948 was the first major u. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. Reflects all laws adopted prior to april 1, 2011, that have modified the federal water pollution control act or that have been codified in chapter 26 of title 33.
Changes to legislation revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Control of discharges of trade effluent into public sewers 43. Based on the concluding guidelines of this conference, the water act was formulated by the government of india in 1974. It is also a comprehensive legislation with more than fifty sections. The federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972 p. California with authority to regulate both point and nonpoint sources of pollution, including pollution from irrigated agriculture. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the.
An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the. Prevention and control of pollution act,1974part 2 legalfundaa. 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. Federal laws clean water act 1972 and 1987 the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972 and 1987, known as the clean water act, are the principal federal statutes for water quality protection. Clean water act became the acts common name with amendments in 1972.
The act aims to prevent and control water pollution and to maintainrestore wholesomeness of water by establishing central and state pollution control board to monitor and enforce the regulations. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining. The act provides that the state pollution control boards and committees shall levy and collect cess from persons carrying on any industry and from all local authorities for the purposes of and utilization under the water prevention and control of pollution act 1974. Object of the act, some preliminary definitions, central pollution control board, its power and function. 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. Control of pollution act, 1974 is the first enactment by the parliament in this direction. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 india code.
Brief notes on the prevention and control of water pollution. An act to provide for prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of. It applies to certain states and the states who adopt it. Growing public awareness and concern for controlling water pollution led to sweeping amendments in 1972.
The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974. It was established in 1974 under 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 pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977, the central. May 01, 2018 water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its rules vidyamitra. Pradesh, rajasthan, tripura and west bengal and in the union territories as it may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint, constitute a central board to be called the. Ministry of environment and forests government of india posted by. The central government has also enacted the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution procedure for transaction of buisiness. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the federal water pollution control act of 1948 was the first major u.
This publication is a compilation of the text of chapter 758 of the 80th congress. Power of secretary of state to exempt applications, con sents and conditions etc from publicity. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. An act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise, atmospheric pollution and public health. 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. 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.
Enviroleg cc national water act p 5 recognising that while water is a natural resource that belongs to all people, the discriminatory laws and practices of the past have prevented equal access to water, and use of water resources. This doc ument was adapted from a document originally prepared. Power state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding contained in. Prevention and control of pollution water act 1974 this water act no. It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources. Control of pollution act, 1974 is a recent beneficent legislation enacted in the larger interest of a cleaner ecology. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. Water pollution control a guide to the use of water.
Clean water act became the act s common name with amendments in 1972. Power of state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas 1 notwithstanding anything contained in this act, if the state government, after consultation with, of on the recommendation of, the state board, is of opinion that the provisions of this act need not apply to the entire state, it may, by notification. Even through water is a state subject under the constitution, centre was requested by some of the state, under article 252 1 of indias constitution to pass this law. See end of document for detailscontrol of pollution act 1974 1974 chapter 40 an act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise. The control of pollution act 1974 addiscombe environmental. The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the clean water act.
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