Section 54 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Any document purporting to be a report signed by a Government analyst or, as the case may be, a Board analyst may be used as evidence of the facts stated therein in any proceeding under this Act.
Summary
- Any document signed by a Government analyst can be used as evidence.
- Documents signed by a Board analyst are also acceptable as evidence.
- These reports serve as proof of the facts they contain in legal proceedings.
- This provision applies to any proceeding conducted under the 1974 Water Law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is an analyst report considered evidence under the Water Act?
Yes, Section 54 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, states that any document signed by a Government or Board analyst can be used as evidence.
2. Does a report need to be signed to be used in court under Section 54 of the Water Act?
Yes, Section 54 of the 1974 Water Law specifies that the document must purport to be a report signed by an official analyst to be used as evidence.
3. Can a Board analyst's report be used as evidence under Section 54 of the Water Act?
Yes, Section 54 of the 1974 Water Law explicitly includes reports signed by Board analysts as valid evidence.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 54 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, a signed report is evidence of what?
Q2.Which analyst's report is specifically mentioned as evidence in Section 54 of the 1974 Water Law?
Q3.Under Section 54 of the 1974 Water Law, in what context can these analyst reports be used?
Q4.According to Section 53 and 54 of the 1974 Water Law, what makes a Board analyst's report legally useful?