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SECTION I
Answer the following, not more than two sentences
all 10 · 20 Marks
1.State any two powers of the State Board constituted under the Water Act.[2]
Answer
The State Pollution Control Board is constituted under section 4 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Its main powers are these. Any two, explained, will answer the question.
- Power to grant or refuse consent: sections 25 and 26. No one may establish an industry likely to discharge sewage or trade effluent without its previous consent. The same applies to a new outlet or a new discharge. The Board may grant consent on conditions, or refuse it with reasons.
- Power to take samples: section 21. It may take samples of water from a stream or well, or of sewage or trade effluent, for analysis. The section lays down a procedure of notice, division and sealing.
- Power of entry and inspection: section 23. A person it empowers may enter any place to inspect plant and records, and to search and seize evidence of an offence.
- Emergency measures: section 32. Where an accident causes pollution, it may take emergency measures to remove or mitigate it.
- Power to apply to court: section 33. It may ask a magistrate to restrain a person likely to cause pollution.
- Power to give directions: section 33A. It may direct the closure of an industry, or stop its electricity or water.
Its functions as well. Section 17 adds functions such as planning a programme against water pollution and laying down effluent standards. It also advises the State Government on locating industries.
In short. Consent and directions under section 33A are the two strongest powers. Through them the Board can stop a polluter before and after it starts.
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