The question (15 marks)
Explain the scheme of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. Deal with its constitutional footing, the constitution and functions of the Boards, the two central prohibitions, the power to give directions, and the citizen's right to prosecute. (15 marks)
MU Module III, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974; pack ch. 07 and case briefs 12 and 13.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · The Pollution and Forest Statutes of Environmental Laws.
Authorities you will need
- M.C. Mehta v Union of India, the Ganga pollution cases
- M/s Delhi Bottling Co. Pvt. Ltd. v Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, Delhi High Court, H.C. Goel J.
- Subhash Kumar v State of Bihar
- Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India
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