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

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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