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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Commercial Law Publishers
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About this book
The bare text of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as in force, together with the allied rules, cess laws and related environmental legislation. It is updated with the amendments made by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 and all notifications up to January 2026.
At a glance
| Statute | Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Act 6 of 1974) |
| Amended by | Amendment Act 5 of 2024, dated 15-2-2024 |
| Amendments notified up to | January 2026 |
| Format | Bare Act with short comments |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
What's inside
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Rules, 1975 as amended
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and the Cess Rules, 1978
- Provisions relating to the Central Pollution Control Board and the service conditions rules, 2011
- The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 as amended by the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021
- Rules on inquiry procedure and imposition of penalties, 2024
- Guidelines on grant, refusal or cancellation of consent under water pollution control laws, 2025
Who should buy this
- Advocates and consultants handling environmental compliance and NGT matters
- Industry compliance officers dealing with consent to establish and operate
- Law students and examination candidates needing the current statutory text
Publisher's description
This edition of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Act 6 of 1974), updated with all amendments introduced by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 (5 of 2024, dated 15-2-2024), presents an authoritative and up-to-date bare act reference on India’s water pollution control framework. Designed for legal accuracy and practical utility, the book contains the statutory text as in force, making it suitable for examination, reference, and professional use.
The publication incorporates the principal Act along with allied rules, cess laws, and related environmental legislations that operate alongside the Water Act. It reflects the latest legislative and regulatory developments up to 2026, ensuring complete alignment with current environmental compliance and adjudicatory mechanisms.
The contents include:
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 (as amended)
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules, 1978
• Provisions relating to the Central Pollution Control Board and service conditions rules, 2011
• The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (as amended by the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021)
• Rules relating to inquiry procedures and imposition of penalties, 2024
• Guidelines on grant, refusal, or cancellation of consent under water pollution control laws, 2025
• All amendments notified up to January 2026
Published as a Bare Act with short comments, this edition is particularly useful for law students, judiciary aspirants, environmental law practitioners, regulatory authorities, and compliance professionals dealing with pollution control and environmental governance. It serves as a reliable statutory reference for understanding the legal regime governing prevention and control of water pollution in India.
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