Constitution of Boards
Establishes the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
CPCB coordinates with SPCBs and provides technical assistance.
Functions of the Boards
CPCB: Advise the Central Government, plan nationwide programs for pollution prevention, set standards for water quality.
SPCBs: Advise State Governments, inspect sewage/trade effluents, grant or refuse consent for industries.
Prevention and Control Measures
Industries and local authorities must obtain prior consent before discharging sewage or trade effluents into water bodies.
Establishments must comply with prescribed treatment and disposal standards.
Powers of the Boards
Power to obtain information, take samples of effluents, inspect plants, and issue directions.
Power to restrict or stop operations of polluting industries.
Penalties and Procedures
Imprisonment and fines for contravention of the Act.
Continued offences attract additional daily fines.
Judicial Provisions
Offences under the Act are cognizable.
Courts can take cognizance of complaints filed by Boards or authorized officers.
Fund and Finance
Creation of Water Pollution Control funds for CPCB and SPCBs to carry out their functions.
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Short title, extent and commencement
Definitions – Key terms like "pollution," "trade effluent," "sewage effluent," "stream," "outlet," etc.
Constitution of Central Board
Constitution of State Boards
Composition of Central Board
Composition of State Boards
Terms and conditions of service of members
Disqualifications for membership
Vacation of seats by members
Meetings of Boards
Constitution of committees by Board
Temporary association of persons with Board
Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate acts or proceedings of Board
Delegation of powers to Chairman
Member-Secretary and officers of Board
Constitution of Joint Boards
Composition of Joint Boards
Special provision relating to giving of directions by Central Government
Functions of Central Board
Functions of State Boards
Power to give directions
Power to obtain information
Power to take samples of effluents and procedure to be followed
Restrictions on new outlets and new discharges
Restrictions on use of streams or wells for disposal of polluting matter
Provision regarding existing discharge of sewage or trade effluent
Refusal or withdrawal of consent by State Board
Appeals
Revision by State Government
Power of State Board to carry out certain works
Emergency measures in case of pollution of stream or well
Power of Board to make application to Courts for restraining apprehended pollution
Power to give directions
33A. Power to give directions (special overriding powers)
Constitution of Central Water Laboratory
Constitution of State Water Laboratory
Appointment of Government Analysts
Reports of Analysts
Establishment of Central Board Fund
Establishment of State Board Fund
Budget of Central Board
Annual Report of Central Board
Budget of State Board
Annual Report of State Board
Accounts and Audit
Failure to comply with directions of Board
Penalty for certain acts
Offences by companies
Offences by government departments
Cognizance of offences
Members, officers and servants of Board to be public servants
Report of Board to be admissible in evidence
Power of Central Government to supersede the Central Board and Joint Boards
Power of State Government to supersede State Board
Power of Central Government to make rules
Power of State Government to make rules
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