Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974’: 1.   The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a statutory organization, was constituted under this Act. 2.   Only this Act spelt out the principal functions performed by the Central Pollution Control Board. 3.   This Act is enacted to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying out certain types of industrial activities. Which of the statements above is correct?Solution
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was enacted in 1977, to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons operating and carrying on certain types of industrial activities. Principal Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote the cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
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