Section 42 of WPCPA : Section 42: Penalty For Certain Acts

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory discharging wastewater into a nearby river. The Water Pollution Control Board installs a notice board near the riverbank, warning against illegal dumping and detailing permissible discharge standards. An employee of the factory, unhappy with these restrictions, tears down the notice board. This act of vandalism falls under section 42(a) of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the employee could face legal consequences, including imprisonment, a fine, or both.