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Which clause of Section 16 of The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 empowers the…

Section 16(2) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 lists the functions of the Central Board. Clause (h) empowers it to "lay down standards for the…

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Which clause of Section 16 of The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 empowers the Central Board to lay down standards for air quality ?

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Section 16(2) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 lists the functions of the Central Board. Clause (h) empowers it to "lay down standards for the quality of air".

Clause (g) concerns collecting and publishing technical and statistical data and preparing manuals, clause (i) collecting and disseminating information on air pollution, and clause (j) other prescribed functions.

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