Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Amendment

Parliament Passes Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Amendment Bill :

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Today, the Lok Sabha approved the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, already passed by the Rajya Sabha

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The legislation aims to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which establishes pollution control boards

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Decriminalizing certain violations, the bill imposes penalties and initially applies to Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Union Territories

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It empowers the central government to dictate the nomination process and terms of service for State Pollution Control Board chairpersons

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