Section 9 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- (1)A Board may constitute as many committees consisting wholly of members or wholly of other persons or partly of members and partly of other persons, and for such purpose or purposes as it may think fit.
- (2)A committee constituted under this section shall meet at such time and at such place, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings, as may be prescribed.
- (3)The members of a committee (other than the members of the Board) shall be paid such fees and allowances, for attending its meetings and for attending to any other work of the Board as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Board has the authority to create any number of committees it deems necessary for its work.
- These committees can be made up of Board members, outside experts (non-members), or a mixture of both.
- The government sets the specific rules (prescribed rules) for when and where these committees meet.
- Like the main Board, committees must follow officially established rules of procedure for their meetings.
- Committee members who are not already on the main Board are entitled to receive payment (fees and allowances) for their time and work.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a committee formed under Section 9 of the Water Act 1974 include people who are not on the Board?
Yes, Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 allows committees to consist of only members, only other persons, or a mix of both.
2. How many committees can be established under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
The Board may constitute as many committees as it thinks fit for its purposes under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
3. Do non-Board members get paid for committee work under the Water Act?
Yes, Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 states that committee members who are not Board members are paid prescribed fees and allowances.
4. Who decides the meeting locations for committees under Section 9 of the 1974 Act?
Under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, committees meet at such times and places as may be prescribed by the rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Which of the following is a valid composition for a committee under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q2.Under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, who receives fees and allowances for attending committee meetings?
Q3.What governs the rules of procedure for committee meetings under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
Q4.For what purpose can a committee be formed under Section 9 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?