Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- (1)The State Board shall have its own fund, and the sums which may, from time to time, be paid to it by the State 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 State 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 State Board, also for performing its functions under such law and such sums shall be treated as expenditure payable out of the fund of that Board.
Summary
- Each State Board maintains its own separate fund for all its financial transactions.
- The fund is filled with money from the State Government, fees, and items like donations or grants.
- The Board must make all of its payments and cover its expenses from this specific fund.
- Money from this fund can be used for water pollution duties and also for air pollution control duties if assigned by another law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a State Board accept donations from private individuals under Section 37 of the Water Act?
Yes, Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, allows the fund to receive gifts, grants, donations, and benefactions.
2. Does Section 37 of the Water Act allow a State Board to spend money on air pollution control?
Yes, Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, allows spending on air pollution functions if a law requires the Board to perform those duties.
3. Where does the State Board get the money to pay for its office rent according to Section 37 of the Water Act?
Under Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, all payments by the Board must be made from its own specific fund.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, where are the "fees" received by the State Board supposed to go?
Q2.What is the relationship between the State Board's fund and air pollution laws under Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q3.Who is responsible for making payments from the fund under Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q4.Which of these is a source of money for the State Board fund under Section 37 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?