Section 47 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
"47. Offences by companies."--Omitted by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution Amendment) Act, 2024 (5 of 2024), s. 11, (w.e.f. 15-2-2024)
Summary
- Section 47 of the Water Act has been omitted from the law.
- The removal of this section was carried out by the 2024 Amendment Act.
- Before it was removed, this section dealt with offences committed by companies.
- Since it is omitted, there are no active rules or procedures within this specific section number anymore.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is Section 47 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 still in force?
No, Section 47 of the Water Act, 1974 was omitted by the Amendment Act of 2024.
2. What did Section 47 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 originally cover?
Before being omitted in 2024, Section 47 of the Water Act, 1974 was titled Offences by companies.
3. Which law removed Section 47 from The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
It was removed by Section 11 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the current status of Section 47 in The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q2.Which amendment was responsible for omitting Section 47 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q3.Looking at the arrangement of sections, what topic followed Section 46 before Section 47 was omitted from The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q4.Can a person be currently punished under the specific provisions of Section 47 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?