Vacation of seats by members
Section 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 deals with vacation of seats by members. If a member of a State Board constituted under this Act becomes subject to any of the disqualifications specified in section 8, his seat shall become vacant. The Act came into force on 16 May 1981.
If a member of a State Board constituted under this Act becomes subject to any of the disqualifications specified in section 8, his seat shall become vacant.
Section 9, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Act 14 of 1981).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act is headed "Vacation of seats by members". If a member of a State Board constituted under this Act becomes subject to any of the disqualifications specified in section 8, his seat shall become vacant.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, section 9 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 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 8 (Disqualifications), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) AMENDMENT ACT, 1987 (1987), then Environment Protection Act, 1986 (1986).
When did Section 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, cited as Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 9, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 21. Restrictions on use of certain industrial plants835 words
- 54. Power of State Government to make rules830 words
- 26. Power to take samples of air or emission and procedure to be followed in connection therewith463 words
- 2. Definitions443 words
- 5. Constitution of State Boards433 words
- 17. Functions of State Boards424 words
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