November 1, 2026

Section 6 – Air Act: Central Board to Exercise Powers of State Board in Union Territories

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

Section 6. Central Board to exercise the powers and perform the functions of a State Board in the Union territories

No State Board shall be constituted for a Union territory and, in relation to a Union territory, the Central Board shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of a State Board under this Act for that Union territory.

Provided that in relation to any Union territory the Central Board may delegate all or any of its powers and functions under this section to such person or body of persons as the Central Government may specify.