This act was repealed by the maharashtra prevention of water pollution repeal. To plan comprehensive program for the prevention, control or abatement of pollution and secure executions thereof, to collect and disseminate information relating to pollution and the prevention, control. Bhima carrying polluted water into karnataka pune news. The water pollution prevention and control act suffers from various drawbacks in spite of being one of the earliest acts which were being passed by the indian parliament to control the pollution of water. Maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. The maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969 keywords. Text of the water prevention and control of pollution act and the water prevention and control of pollution cess act are available. The act left states principally in charge of prevention and control of. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyfifth year of the republic of india as follows. Water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2, it applies to all the states to which the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 applies and the union territories. An act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on 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 act empowered mpcb to issue consents for operation.
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. Water is a subject mentioned in entry 17, list ii of the seventh schedule, i. Consent to establish application in prescribed format. Mwrra maharashtra water resources regulatory authority nbsslup national bureau of. Watershed academy web introduction to the clean water act. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Home bare act state acts and rules maharashtra state laws. 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.
Disposal system, functions, pollution, sewage effluent, stream, trade effluent, treatment works, waste, water pollution prevention area amendment appended. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. Be it enacted by parliament in the twentyfifth year of the republic of india as follows. Choose another year for the list of laws from maharashtra.
The maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. 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. Maharashtra prevention of water pollution act 1969. Jun 20, 2014 water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution. Click on the following links to view a map of jamaica protected areas and a map of development order areas. Effective ways to prevent water pollution better health site. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 represents indias first real attempt to comprehensively deal with an environmental issue. 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. Maharashtra pollution control board application for. This act may be called the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Federal water pollution control act amendments commonly known as the clean water act, and the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries act, which includes the ocean dumping act and the marine.
Abstraction, disposal system, functions, pollution, sewage effluent, stream, trade effluent, treatment works, waste, water pollution prevention area amendment appended. The act empowered mpcb to issue consents for operation of industries in the state and their periodical renewal. These laws are in the foim of around 200 central and state enactments. This was an important step in establishing the basic legal authority for federal regulation of water quality. Reducing volumetoxicity by reuse of recovered material from waste. Principal acts may or may not include subsequent amendments. Maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969 free download as pdf file. Even though it should have been brought in soon after the maharashtra prevention of nonbiodegradable garbage act, 2006, it is good that the government is at least acting on it 12 years later.
Mpcb home page maharashtra pollution control board. Now that the ban has been implemented, we will not let the government backtrack on its commitment, stalin. This page is a list of environmental laws of jamaica as well as planning laws and other related laws. To view the listed laws below, click on their respective link. One of the chief drawbacks of this act is that the act is silent about the groundwater 3 management policies. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, indian bare acts at, a website for indian laws and bareacts, legal advice and law documents in india. Then maharashtra came out with the much more comprehensive statue. Adequate fees prescribed for obtaining consent to establish.
Using penalties and permits command and control methods, the epa regulated discharge and emission standards and enforced the clean air act and clean water act. Audit also pointed out that water pollution in the 14 major, 55 minor and several hundred small rivers of the country remains a serious concern for want of effective legislative and policy framework. As on day, it is applicable in all the states of india. Pollution board shuts down dye industry after ht report officials from the maharashtra pollution control board mpcb told ht that a closure notice was issued on friday night. Millions of people are dying, read this article to stop. Maharashtra air prevention and control of pollution rules, 1983. This act provides the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on 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 maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969 act 16 of 1970 keywords. 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. Maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969 latest laws. Water act, 1974 relevant provisions haryana state pollution.
Useful notes on the water prevention and control of pollution. Maharashtra prevention of water pollution act 1969, which was repealed by act no. For the items marked strike out which is not relevant. In the united states, the legislative road to waste prevention began in 1969 when president richard nixon created the environmental protection agency epa.
Water prevention and control of pollution cess act,1977. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, a central act, was adopted by the government of maharashtra in 1981 to regulate water pollution in the state. Legal framework regulating environmental clearances for. In some cases the principal act andor amendment act may not be available. Water pollution presentation water pollution water. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974, shall, without prejudice to the exercise and performance of its powers and functions under that act, exercise the powers and perform the functions of the central pollution control board for the prevention and control of air pollution under this act. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources.
Maharashtra pollution control board was established on 7th september,1970 under the provisions of maharashtra prevention of water pollution act,1969. Rules and regulations on water pollution national portal of. In 1948, congress enacted the water pollution control act to enhance the quality and value of our water resources and to establish a national policy for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. Pesticides act 2002 marine pollution prevention act 2002 petroleum act 1959 ozone layer protection act 2010 hazardous waste and chemicals act 2010 other issues water supply regulations 1963 preservation of objects of archeological interest act 1969 emergency management act 2007. Hazardous substances india has a laige body of laws dealing directly or indirectly with the control of environmental pollution and conservation of natural resources. Some states also took steps to remedy environmental degradation by enacting their own legislation, such as the orissa river pollution prevention act, 1953 and the maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. Power of state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas. The water prevention and control of pollution amendment bill, 2014 by shri bhartruhari mahtab, m. Effluent, treatment works, waste, water pollution prevention area. 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. Role of maharashtra pollution control board in prevention. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 and authorization under hazardous wastes management and handling rules, 2016 as amended. Laws existing in india to prevent and control water pollution.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 64 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 no. Feb 10, 2012 land disposal causes ground water pollution whereas the disposal into surface water affects aquatic life. It was established under the provisions of maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. Implementation of national lake conservation plan nlcp i ntegrated scheme of national plan for conservation of aquatic ecosystems npca the river boards act, 1956 the maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969 the shore nuisance bombay and kolaba act, 1853 the orissa river pollution act, 1953. 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. This was an act to provide research and technical assistance relating to air pollution control. Maharashtra pollution control board application for consent. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. I request all you to provide me the checklist for the maharashtra pollution control board mpcb. While india has the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 in place, the law does not address the issue of restoration. 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. It extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir.
A bill further to amend the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. Abstraction, disposal system, functions, pollution, sewage effluent, stream, trade effluent, treatment works, waste, water pollution prevention area. Environmental clearances for industrial and infrastructural. Water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Abstraction, disposal system, functions, pollution, sewage effluent. If a dam leaks or bursts, water pollution is guaranteed perhaps the worst offense in the category of mining vs. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 national. Maharashtra pollution control board was established on 7 th september, 1970 under the provisions of maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The maharashtra legislative council and the maharashtra legislative assembly, by resolutions passed on the 20th april 1981 and 23rd april 1981, respectively, have adopted the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Maharashtra pollution control board was established on 7th september,1970 under the provisions of maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969.