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Legislations related to hazardous substances management. Water cess act the water cessprevention and control of. This act binds consumers who are carrying on an industry that falls within the provisions to affix meters for the purpose of assessing the quantity of water used in the act. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 53 of air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 14 of 1981 the central government in consultation with the central board for the prevention and control of water pollution hereby makes the following rules, namely.
The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the th march, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. Role of national green tribunal ngt in the prevention. Maharashtra pollution control board mpcb is implementing various environmental legislations in the state of maharashtra, mainly including water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974, air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981, water cess act, 1977 and some of the provisions under environmental protection act, 1986 and the rules framed there under like, biomedical waste. Water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978. The act empowers the central government to impose a cess on water consumed by industries listed in schedulei of the act. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with central. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 provides for the levy and collection of cess on water consumed by persons carrying on specified industry and by local authorities, with a view to augmenting the resource of central and state boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, constituted under the water. Be it enacted by parliament in the twentyeighth year of the republic of india as foltows. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 is a central act of parliament which provides for the levy and collection of cess on water consumed by industries and local authorities. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 provides for the levy and collection of cess or fees on water consuming industries and local authorities. Schedule i contained a list specified industries schedule ii a list of industrial processes. Various india acts related to biodiversity conservation. Short title, extent, application and commencement 1 this act may be called the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. An act further to amend the waterprevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977.
Territorial water, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones act, 1976. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. An act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act. In this chapter, salient features of the legislation are proposed to be dealt with. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 63 of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 the central government after consultation with. The maharashtra prevention of water pollution act, 1969. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 1. The act creates economic incentives for pollution control and requires local authorities and certain designated industries to pay a cess tax for water. This cess is collected with a view to augment the resources of the central board and the state boards for the prevention and. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 was enacted by parliament with a view to augmenting the resources of the central and state pollution control boards and for enabling them to take steps for the prevention and control of pollution of water. The water cess prevention and control of pollution act, 1977 works on a system of cess and rebates. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the federal water pollution control act of 1948 was the first major u.
The water prevention and control of pollution cess act of 1977 the water cess act was passed to generate financial resources to meet expenses of the central and state pollution boards. Section 3 in the water prevention and control of pollution. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act 1977 provided that the state pollution control boards and committees shall levy and collect a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on any industry and from all local authorities. 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. Summary on air prevention and control of pollution act 1981. The act makes provision for the collection of a cess for the purpose of the water prevention and control of pollution act of 1974. Water prevention and control of pollution cess act,1977. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 and the water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its. From cess to environmental mess the hindu businessline. 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. The national green tribunal established under the national green tribunal act of 2010 has jurisdiction over all environmental cases dealing with a substantial environmental question and acts covered under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. This act is created to take appropriate steps for the preservation of the natural resources of the earth which among other things includes the preservation of high quality air and ensures controlling the level of air pollution. Requirement of inspections of industriesprojects under various actsrules.
The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 aims 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. Water prevention and control of pollution cess act,1977 pdf file. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the clean water act. The gst regime repeals the water prevention and control. This cess is collected 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. What are the powers and functions of pollution control board. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 act no. The cess shall be payable by any person carrying on a specified industry as prescribed in schedule i and every local authority, and shall be calculated on the basis of the water consumed by such person or authority. Levy and collection of cess 1 there shall be levied and collected a cess for the purposes of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 and utilization thereunder. Wastewaters with high levels of pollutants that enter wetlands, rivers, lakes, wells as well as the.
Pradesh, rajasthan, tripura and west bengal and in the union territories as it may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint, constitute a central board to be called the. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 has been enacted by the. Try out the html to pdf api water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 g. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975 dated the 27th february. Municipality or a contonment board or any other body entrusted with the duty of supplying water under the law by which it is constituted. An act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local. This act drew its inspiration from article 21 of the constitution of india which assures the. An act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess tax on water consumed by certain industries and local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the central board and state board to implement the water act. The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974.
This act may be called the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 it extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. The water prevention and control of pollution rules, 1975. May 01, 2018 water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 and its rules vidyamitra. 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. Be it enacted by parliament in the twentyeighth year of the republic of india as follows. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 aims to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by. Air prevention and control of pollution rules, 1982. These shall be levied and collected a cess for the purpose of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 and utilisation there under. Prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977, the. Role of national green tribunal ngt in the prevention and control of environmental pollution the government of india in the year 2010 enacted national green tribunal ngt act which enabled the creation of a special tribunal which would handle the cases pertaining to environmental issues.
Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act. The water prevention and control of pollution cess amendment act, 2003. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act 1977. Water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977, indian bare acts at, a website for indian laws and bareacts, legal advice and law documents in india. The gst regime repeals the water prevention and control of. Water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 local authority. A case in point is the water cess introduced under the water prevention and control of pollution cess act 1977. Of the taxation laws amendement act, 2017 it is for the general information of all concerned that the water cess has been subsumed with in goods and services tax gst with effect from 01. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977, the central. 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.
The water prevention and control of pollution cess. 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. It extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977, amended 2003. 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. The water prevention and control of pollution cess amendment act, 2003 no. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 contains the standard definitions and indicates the kind of and location of meters that every consumer of water. The act is applicable to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977. It is further the policy of the congress to support and aid research relating to the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution, and to provide federal technical services and financial aid to state and interstate agencies and municipalities in connec.
The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 36 of 1977, the. Feb 03, 2012 the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 local authority. The air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 the environment protection act, 1986 and rules there under the public liability insurance act, 1981. There shall be levied and collected a cess for the purposes of the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974 and utilisation thereunder. This act may be called the water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977. Ministry of environment, forest and climate change. Growing public awareness and concern for controlling water pollution led to sweeping amendments in 1972. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. The water prevention and control of pollution cess rules, 1978 ministry of works and housing notification new delhi, the 24th july, 1978 1g. The waterprevention and control of pollution act,1974part 1. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. 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.
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