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When was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India established?
When was the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India established?
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India was established in 1974.
Under which acts does the CPCB have powers and functions?
Under which acts does the CPCB have powers and functions?
The CPCB has powers and functions under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
What are the responsibilities of the CPCB towards the State Pollution Control Boards?
What are the responsibilities of the CPCB towards the State Pollution Control Boards?
The CPCB coordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and also resolves disputes among them.
Who appoints the chairperson of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
Who appoints the chairperson of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
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Who is the current acting chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as of August 2021?
Who is the current acting chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as of August 2021?
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