The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 was enacted to prevent and control water pollution in India. The act includes provisions such as:
Pollution control boards
The act established pollution control boards to implement its provisions.
Prohibition on discharging pollutants
The act prohibits the discharge of pollutants into water bodies, such as lakes.
Duties of industries
Industries are required to provide information to the state board about accidental discharges of poisonous matter into streams, wells, or sewers.
Consent requirements
New or existing outlets for discharging sewage or trade effluent require prior consent from the board.
Penalties
The act provides penalties for various acts, including imprisonment, fines, or both. For example, the penalty for failing to comply with the act is imprisonment for a minimum of one year and six months, along with a fine.
The act was amended in 1988 and last
amended in 2003.
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