Revision of Air & Water Pollution Control Laws
Recently, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 has been adopted by several states, lifting imprisonment for minor water pollution violations in favour of fines, and the Supreme Court has reinforced the powers of pollution control boards to impose compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts—both developments marking a shift in environmental governance.
Recent Developments
- In January 2025, the Environment Ministry issued new Water Pollution Consent Guidelines, creating a single-window digital portal for applications and approvals. Key features include:
- Consent to Establish (CTE): Valid for 5 years (extendable by 2).
- Consent to Operate (CTO): Validity is now standardized by ....
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