Parliament approves Water Pollution (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill

Parliament approves Water Pollution (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill

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Category : National Published on: February 10 2024

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  • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 was passed by Parliament.
  • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 has been cleared by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, amending the 1974 Act to address water pollution.
  • The Bill decriminalises certain violations related to water pollution.
  • Fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15 lakh have been imposed for violation of a polluting substance in water bodies.
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