Section 2 of Air Act : Section 2: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory located near a residential area that manufactures chemicals. The factory uses an old boiler system, which emits a significant amount of smoke and fumes through its chimney. Nearby residents start experiencing health issues like respiratory problems and allergies. They complain to the local environmental authorities, suspecting that the air pollution from the factory is to blame.

The State Pollution Control Board (referred to as the "State Board" in the Act) investigates the matter. They find that the emissions from the factory's chimney contain high levels of harmful substances, qualifying as "air pollutants" as defined in the Act. The factory is using an "industrial plant" that emits "air pollutants" into the atmosphere, and the "emission" is not in compliance with the regulations.

The State Board orders the factory to install "control equipment" to reduce the emission levels. They also require the factory to switch to an "approved fuel" that burns cleaner and to use an "approved appliance" to reduce the pollution. The "occupier" of the factory, who is responsible for the factory's operations, must ensure these changes are made to control the "air pollution" and protect the health of the residents and the environment.