The water (prevention and control of pollution) cess act - Ministry of Environment and Forests (1977)

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
12 Oct, 2010 . 1 min read
This document provides the details of the act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons owning certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the central board and the state boards for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under The water (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1974.

The document provides the details of the Act in terms of :

  • The title and the definition of the terms in the act
  • Procedure for the levy and collection of cess
  • Affixing of meters
  • Furnishing of returns
  • Assessment of cess
  • Rebates
  • Crediting process of cess
  • Power of entry
  • Interest payable for delay in payment of cess
  • Penalty of amount due under the act
  • Recovery of amount due under the act
  • Process of appeals
  • Penalty
  • Offenses by companies
  • Power to amend schedule
  • Power to make rules

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

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