State Pollution Control Boards — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Water Act Amendment 1988	1988	Enhanced the powers of SPCBs to take immediate action against polluting industries, including authority to disconnect electricity and water supply to non-compliant establishments. Introduced provisions for environmental audit and strengthened penalty provisions.	Significantly strengthened SPCB enforcement capabilities and established them as effective regulatory authorities with real deterrent power against industrial pollution
Air Act Amendment 1987	1987	Expanded SPCB jurisdiction to include noise pollution and introduced provisions for automobile pollution control. Enhanced penalty provisions and introduced concept of environmental compensation for pollution damage.	Broadened the scope of SPCB operations beyond industrial pollution to include urban environmental issues, making them comprehensive environmental regulatory authorities

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