Section 54 of Air Act : Section 54: Power Of State Government To Make Rules

Explanation using Example

Imagine a state government in India wants to ensure that its State Pollution Control Board operates effectively to tackle air pollution. To do this, the government decides to draft new rules under Section 54 of The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. These rules are meant to detail the qualifications needed for the board's member-secretary, establish the frequency and procedures for board meetings, and outline the process for declaring areas as air pollution control zones.

For example, the state government might specify that the member-secretary of the State Board must have at least 10 years of experience in environmental management. Additionally, the rules could state that the Board must meet once every two months and that at least half of its members need to be present to make decisions. Moreover, the government could set a fee structure for industries applying for consent to operate in air pollution control areas and outline the procedure for public inquiries regarding such consents.

Before finalizing these rules, the State Pollution Control Board would be consulted for its expertise and suggestions, especially for matters other than the terms and conditions of service for the Chairman and other members, to ensure that the rules are practical and effective in controlling air pollution.