Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act & Rules

Under the provisions of this Water Act & Rules, any individual, industry or institution, discharging industrial or domestic wastewater is required to apply in Form D to obtain the consent of the Board. It is an offence to discharge any wastewater without the consent of the Board. Under the provisions of this Water Act & Rules, any individual, industry or institution responsible for emitting smoke or gases by way of use as fuel or chemical reactions must apply in Form I and obtain consent from the Board. It is an offence to commence or run such an industry without the consent of the Board.