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A manufacturing company in the city of Surat named as "X" has been discharging untreated industrial…

Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 prohibits knowingly causing or permitting any poisonous, noxious or polluting matter to enter any…

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A manufacturing company in the city of Surat named as "X" has been discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby river, violating the provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This has resulted in severe pollution, making the river water unsafe for drinking and harming aquatic life. Local farmers and residents, who rely on the river for irrigation and daily needs, have started facing health issues and crop failures due to the contaminated water. Despite multiple complaints to the local pollution control board, no action has been taken against the company. Based on the above problem, select the correct answer.

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Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 prohibits knowingly causing or permitting any poisonous, noxious or polluting matter to enter any stream, well, sewer or land, so the discharge of untreated industrial waste into the river means "It is the violation of Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974." Inaction by the pollution control board does not legalise the discharge.

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