September 14, 2026

Section 3 – Air Act: Central Pollution Control Board

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

Section 3. Central Pollution Control Board

The Central Pollution Control Board constituted under section 3 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, shall, without prejudice to the exercise and performance of its powers and functions under that Act, exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Central Pollution Control Board for the prevention and control of air pollution under this Act.