Section45
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Reports and returns

In force From 16 May 1981 Act 14 of 1981 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 14 of 1981 Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change Enacted 29 Mar 1981 In force 16 May 1981 Instruments 1

Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 deals with reports and returns. The Central Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the Central Government, and a State Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the State Government and to the Central Board such reports, returns, statistics, accounts and other information as The Act came into force on 16 May 1981.

The Central Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the Central Government, and a State Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the State Government and to the Central Board such reports, returns, statistics, accounts and other information as that Government, or, as the case may be, the Central Board may, from time to time, require.

Section 45, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Act 14 of 1981).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act is headed "Reports and returns". The Central Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the Central Government, and a State Board shall, in relation to its functions under this Act, furnish to the State Government and to the Central Board such reports, returns, statistics, accounts and other information as

How do I find court cases under Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 45, section 45 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently G.S.R. 85(E). The Control of Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025. (2025).

When did Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act come into force?

Section 45 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, cited as Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 45, came into force on 16 May 1981, having been enacted on 29 Mar 1981. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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