Water (Prevention And Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

Section - 16 - Functions of Central Board

CHAPTER IV

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF BOARDS

Functions of Central Board.

16. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the main function of the Central Board shall be to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States.

(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing function, the Central Board may perform all or any of the following functions, namely :—

(a)   advise the Central Government on any matter concerning the preven­tion and control of water pollution;

(b)   co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards and resolve disputes among them;

(c)   provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigations and research relating to problems of water pollution and prevention, control or abatement of water pollution;

(d)   plan and organise the training of persons engaged or to be engaged in programmes for the prevention, control or abatement of wa .... To read the full section download the app from Google Play store