Question

A manufacturing company in Surat named "X" has been discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby river, violating the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Based on the above problem, select the correct answer.

• A. It is the violation of Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• B. It is the violation of Section 40 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
• C. It is not the violation of the provisions of the laws stated in the problem.
• D. It is the violation of Section 23 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Hint:

Section 24 is the key provision preventing direct discharge of pollutants into water bodies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Check the relevant section.
Section 24 prohibits knowingly allowing poisonous or polluting matter to enter a stream or well.

Step 2: Application.
Since company "X" discharged untreated waste into a river, it is a direct violation of Section 24.