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As per the powers and functions assigned to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under various statutes, the board has to plan, execute the studies pertaining to Research & Experimental Development related with environmental management. The functions assigned under various acts are as below:
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(i) Chapter IV - Section 16 - Sub-section 2 (c) - Functions as Central Board
Under the provisions of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Central Pollution Control Board has to provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Boards, carryout and sponsor investigations and research relating toproblems of water pollution and prevention, control or abatement of water pollution.
(ii) Chapter IV - Section 17 - Sub-section 1 (d) - Functions as State Board
Under the provisions of The Water Act, 1974, the Central Pollution Control Board has to function as state board in Union Territories for which the Central Board has to encourage conduct and participate in investigations and research relating to problems of water pollution, prevention, control or abatement of water pollution.
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
(i) Chapter III - Section 16 - Sub-section 2 (d) - Functions as Central Board
Under the provisions of The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Central Pollution Control Board has to provide technical assistance and guidance to the state boards, carryout and sponsor investigations and research relating to problems of air pollutions and prevention, control or abatement of air pollution.
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