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Today, in the twenty-first century the greatest threat to our water
resources undoubtedly comes from pollution. While this is a problem
worldwide, it is particularly severe in developing countries due to
presence of large population, lack of finances and inadequate
scientific expertise. Undoubtedly, in a country like India, where
achieving industrial growth is the call of the day, the problem of
water pollution has to be addressed urgently in order to avoid large
scale public calamities. It is in this context that this research paper
looks at the existing legal mechanisms in India that address the
issue of water pollution and seeks to analyses how effective have been
the legal mechanism in mitigating this menace. The main aim of this
paper is to establish that legal regime in general and water Act in
particular dealing with water pollution is faulty and pollution control
continues to be ineffective. This paper also suggests possible
alternatives to overcome the lacunae so that ensure effective
implementation of the law. However, this paper is not, and does not
purport to be, an exhaustive study of the nature of water pollution in
its fullest import and dimensions. It is merely an urgent look at a
critical issue of water pollution.
INTRODUCTION
Goethe1
Research Hypothesis
Chapter One
Position in USA
Position in India
Chapter two
1. Definitional shortcomings:
3. Procedural Shortcomings
5. Other Lacunas
Chapter three
Suggestions:
Live on!
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http://www.teri.res.in/teriin/peers/about.htm (19th
August 2005). .
50. Section 3.
51. However in case of any conflict between Water Act
and EP Act, the former will prevail over the later as
former being specific legislation.