Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- (1)The Central Board shall have its own fund, and all sums which may, from time to time, be paid to it by the Central Government and all other receipts (by way of gifts, grants, donations, benefactions 1 [, fees] or otherwise) of that Board shall be carried to the fund of the Board and all payments by the Board shall be made therefrom.
- (2)The Central Board may expend such sums as it thinks fit for performing its functions under this Act, 1 [and, where any law for the time being in force relating to the prevention, control or abatement of air pollution provides for the performance of any function under such law] by the Central Board, also for performing its functions under such law and such sums shall be treated as expenditure payable out of the fund of the Board.
Summary
- The Central Board maintains its own independent fund for all its money.
- This fund includes money from the Central Government, fees, and other sources like gifts or donations.
- All payments and expenses made by the Central Board must come out of this specific fund.
- The Board can use this money for its duties under this Act and also for air pollution control duties if required by another law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What types of money go into the Central Board's fund under Section 36 of the Water Act?
According to Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the fund includes government payments, gifts, grants, donations, benefactions, and fees.
2. Can the Central Board use its fund for air pollution work under Section 36 of the Water Act?
Yes, Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, allows the Board to spend money on air pollution functions if a law requires the Board to perform those tasks.
3. Who makes payments from the Central Board's fund under Section 36 of the Water Act?
Under Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Board itself makes all its payments from this fund.
Test yourself
Q1.Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of money for the fund under Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q2.Under Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, what is the rule regarding payments made by the Board?
Q3.According to Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Central Board can spend money on functions related to:
Q4.How does Section 36 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, describe the nature of the Board's fund?