Section 16 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Water pollution act 1974 part 2 in hindi full lectures duration. 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. Authority was provided to the secretary of health, education, and welfare to undertake research. Section 2 in the water prevention and control of pollution. The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution rules.
Section 33a in the water prevention and control of pollution. Federal water pollution control act clean water act. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to the provisions of this act, and to any directions that the central government may give in this behalf, a board may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this act, issue any directions in writing to any person, officer or authority, and such person, officer or. Water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. 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. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 and the water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. The central board for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under section 3 of the water prevention and control of 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. Surface water filtration requirements in the 1986 safe drinking. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 33. Section 23 in the water prevention and control of pollution.
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. 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. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with central. 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. Among other things, the act provides for constitution of central and state boards for preventing water pollution, power to take water samples and their analysis, discharge of sewage or. Water act, 1974 relevant provisions haryana state pollution. The act was introduced and incorporated into the constitution of india in 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 is having a wide scope and impact in effective control in water pollution that is too high in urban and high density.
The cpcb is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the air prevention and control of. For the purpose of this section, the administrator is authorized to make joint investigations with any such agencies of the condition of any. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. 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 continuing legal battle in the concerned area residents for the environment v. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february, 1975 1g. The clean water act introduction the federal water pollution control act, commonly known as the clean water act was originally passed in 1948. Power of board to make application to courts for restraining apprehended pollution of water in streams or wells. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nations waters. The act aims at the maintaining or restoring the wholesome nature of water for the establishment of boards and to vest them with such powers so as to enable them to carry out the purposes of the act.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to the provisions of this act, and to any directions that the central government may give in this behalf, a board may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its. Salient features of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 this act was promulgated for the purpose to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and for maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. The clean water act cwa is the primary federal law in the united states governing water pollution. Under water act 1974, sewage or pollutants cannot be discharged into water bodies including lakes and it is the duty of the state pollution control board to intervene and stop such activity. By 1972, congress had voted on an amended version of the law that included the expansion of regulations to prevent pollution of.
The provisions of 1the code of criminal procedure, 1973 2 of 1974, or, in relation to the state of jammu and kashmir, the provisions of any corresponding law in force in that state, shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section as they apply to any search or seizure made under the authority of a warrant issued under 2section 94 of the said code, or, as the. The water act was enacted by parliament act, 1974 purpose to provide for the prevention of control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea are serious health hazards. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Section 21 in the water prevention and control of pollution. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and. This is the original pdf of the as enacted version that was used to publish the official printed. 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 water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february. It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974.
Requirement of inspections of industriesprojects under various actsrules. May 01, 2018 water pollution act 1974 part 2 in hindi full lectures duration. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 is a central act of parliament which provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. Southview farms has made some new york farmers painfully aware of the clean water act. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after. The administrator shall conduct continuing evaluations of potential loss or shifts of employment which may result from the issuance of any effluent limitation or order under this chapter, including, where appropriate, investigating threatened plant closures or reductions in employment allegedly resulting from such limitation or order. The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with. 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. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources.
Apr 24, 2012 the water act was enacted by parliament act, 1974 purpose to provide for the prevention of control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water. 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. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the sea. This doc ument was adapted from a document originally prepared. It also provides for the establishment of boards both at the central and state level with a view to. As on day, it is applicable in all the states of india. Provided that different standards may be laid down for the same stream or well or for different streams or wells, having regard to the quality of water, flow characteristics of the stream or well and the nature of the use of the water in such stream or well or streams or wells. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. Brief notes on the prevention and control of water. An act to make further provision with respect to waste disposal, water pollution, noise, atmospheric pollution and public health. Section 33 in the water prevention and control of pollution. 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. The evolution of federal water pollution control policies. 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 continue reading the water prevention and control. Central board for the prevention and control of air pollution. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. These powers may be exercised either before works start or after they have started. In california, the state water resources control board state board and the nine semiautonomous regional water quality control boards regional boards administer many of the clean. 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. Section 16 in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. It is the prime duty and responsibility of the hspcb to implement various. Section 33a in the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. A central water laboratory is constituted by virtue of section 51 of the act for the analyzing and reports the elements or trade effluents that cause water pollution. The water act, 1974 with certain amendments in 1978 is an extensive legislation with more than sixty sections for the prevention and control of water pollution.
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. Be it enacted by parliament in the twentyfifth year of the republic of india as follows. Comment this section relates to the constitution of central pollution board. The federal water pollution control act amendments of 1961 p. 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. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 duration. More resources for the control of pollution act 1974. Federal water pollution control policies are increasingly affecting agricultural landuse decisions. 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.
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