The Government of Assam on August 23, 2023, notified the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Assam) (Amendment) Rules, 2022 further to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Assam) Rules, 1977.
The following has been amended: -
•Rule 2 gives various definitions of terms like ‘Idol’ ‘Synthetic paint’ ‘Remnants’ etc.
•Insertion of new rules 46 to 54 has been done under Chapter IX.
•Rule 46 talks about the Idol Immersion Points.
•Rule 47 lays down Materials accredited for creating Idol.
They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
The detailed amendments are given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. ECF No.178127/186]
