September 14, 2026

Section 22 – Air Act: Persons Carrying on Industry Not to Allow Emission in Excess of Standards

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 — back to Table of Contents

Section 22. Persons carrying on industry, etc., not to allow emission of air pollutants in excess of the standard laid down by the State Board

No person operating any industrial plant in any air pollution control area shall discharge or cause or permit to be discharged the emission of any air pollutant in excess of the standards laid down by the State Board under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 17.