September 13, 2026

Section 25 – Air Act: Power to Obtain Information

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

Section 25. Power to obtain information

For the purposes of carrying out the functions entrusted to it, the State Board or any officer empowered by it in this behalf may call for any information (including information regarding the types of air pollutants emitted into the atmosphere and the level of emission of such air pollutants) from the occupier or any other person carrying on any industry or operating any control equipment or industrial plant. For the purpose of verifying the correctness of such information, the State Board or such officer shall have the right to inspect the premises where such industry, control equipment or industrial plant is being carried on or operated.