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Local authorities to assist the state board

All local authorities shall render such help and assistance to the state board, and furnish such information as the board may require for the discharge of its functions. The local authorities shall make available to the state board any records, maps, plans and other documents that may be necessary for inspection and examination by the board for the discharge of its functions.

Pollution due to facility operated by a local authority

Where an operation or process related to a sewerage system or sewerage works being operated by a local authority causes pollution of a stream, well, sewer or pollution of land due to unforeseen acts or causes, then after such event, or in the apprehension of such event, the local authority must intimate the state board of the same. Such intimation may also be made to such other authorities or agencies as may be prescribed by the state government by notification in the official gazette.

Go to ‘Restraining of pollution’ to read about measures taken by the state board due to such events

 

 

 

 

 

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