Section 43
Penalty for contravention of provisions of section 24.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.
Whoever contravenes the provisions of
section 24 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 1
[one year and
six months] but which may extend to six years and with fine.
Notes
1 Subs. by s. 23, ibid., for "six months" (w.e.f. 29-9-1988).