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Section 60 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act.

Summary

The provisions of this Act take priority over any other conflicting law.
If another law says something inconsistent with this Act, this Act must be followed.
This ensures that water pollution control remains the primary legal standard.
It applies even if the other law was created by a different authority or at a different time.

Practical examples

1An old 1950s local law allows a village to dump waste into a nearby stream. However, the 1974 Water Act prohibits this. Because of Section 60, the 1974 Act wins, and the dumping must stop.

2A new industrial law suggests that factories can bypass certain environmental checks to speed up production. If this conflicts with the Water Act, Section 60 ensures the pollution rules are still mandatory.

FAQ

1. What happens if another law conflicts with the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?

According to Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent in any other law.

2. Does the Water Act 1974 override all other enactments under Section 60?

Yes, Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, gives the Act an overriding effect over anything inconsistent contained in any other enactment.

3. Why is Section 60 included in the Water Act of 1974?

Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, is included to ensure that water protection standards are not weakened or ignored because of different rules in other laws.

Test yourself

Q1.What is the primary purpose of Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?

Q2.Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, applies when another law is:

Q3.Under Section 60 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, what has effect notwithstanding other enactments?

Q4.If a state law provides a weaker standard for water discharge than the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, which one applies?

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