The water (prevention and control of pollution) act - Ministry of Environment and Forests (1974)

This Act provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintenance /restoration of the wholesomeness of water; and aids in the establishment of a board, which possesses the powers and functions of conducting activities and interventions in the context of prevention and control of water pollution.

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The document provides the details of the steps to be undertaken to implement the Act and includes:

The title and the definitions of the terms of the Act
The constitution of the central and state boards for prevention and control of water pollution
The constitution of joint boards
The powers and functions of the boards
The powers of the state government to restrict application of the Act to certain areas
Details of the funds, accounts and audits
Penalties and procedures

Original document can be viewed here on the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) website

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