Question
Which body serves as the national authority for air
pollution control under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981?Solution
Section 3 – Central Pollution Control BoardÂ
- The CPCB, originally constituted under Section 3 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, will also serve as the national authority for air pollution control under the Air Act, 1981.
- It retains all its powers and functions under the Water Act, while additionally taking responsibility for air pollution prevention and control.
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