Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi Gazette Notification — 31-Jan-2025

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Gazette Notification Description

This gazette notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi designates the Water Laboratory of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) as the official State Water Laboratory.
This designation is made under the powers conferred by sub-section (1)(b) of section 52 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Key Changes

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee's Water Laboratory is now officially designated as the State Water Laboratory for the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
This designation is effective from the date of publication in the official gazette (January 31, 2025).
The DPCC Water Laboratory will now carry out all functions assigned to a State Water Laboratory under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)

Enhanced role in water quality monitoring and enforcement in Delhi.

Impact on Industries and Businesses in Delhi

Clearer regulatory framework for water pollution control.

Impact on the Environment

More effective pollution control measures may result in cleaner water resources in Delhi.

Suggested Action Items

Public awareness campaigns should be undertaken to educate citizens about the changes and their importance.

Key Entities Referenced

Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC): The agency whose Water Laboratory has been designated as the State Water Laboratory. Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The authority that issued the notification. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act No. 06 of 1974): The law under which the designation was made.

रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33002/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA एस.जी.-डी.एxलxx.-GअID.-H0x3xx0 22025-260724 SG-DLxx-ExG-0ID3E0x2x2x0 25-260724 असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 36] दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, िनवरी 31, 2025/ माघ 11, 1946 [रा.रा.रा.क्षे.दि. स.ं 372 No. 36] DELHI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025/ MAGHA 11, 1946 [N. C. T. D. No. 372 भाग IV PART IV राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI अजधसचू ना nYyh 29 tuojh] 2025 %&ty ¼çn"wk.k fuokj.k ,oa fu;a=.k½ vfèkfu;e] 1974 ¼1974 dh dsUæh; vfèkfu;e la[;k 06½ dh èkkjk 52 dh mi&èkkjk ¼1½ ¼[k½ }kjk çnÙk 'kfä;ks a dk ç;ksx djrs gq, jk"Vªh; jktèkkuh {ks= fnYyh ds mijkT;iky] ,rn~ }kjk fnYyh çn"wk.k fu;a=.k lfefr ty ç;ksx'kkyk dks mä vfèkfu;e ds varxZr jkT; ty ç;ksx'kkyk dks lkSais x, dk;ks± dks iw.kZ djus gsrq jkT; ty ç;ksx'kkyk ds :i eas fuÆn"V djrs gSaA ;g vfèklwpuk vkfèkdkfjd jkti= eas çdk'ku dh frfFk ls ykxw gksxhA ] jktho jatu] la;qä lfpo ¼i;kZoj.k½ 805 DG/2025 (1)2 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 29th January, 2025 F. No. DPCC/(12)(1)(493)Lab(A)/2024/Pt-A/6999—In exercise of the powers conferred by the sub-section (1) (b) of section 52 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act No. 06 of 1974), the Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby specifies the Water Laboratory of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee as the State Water Laboratory to carry out the functions entrusted to the State Water Laboratory under the said Act. This notification shall come into force with effect from the date of the publication in the official Gazette By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, RAJIV RANJAN, Jt. Secy. (Environment) Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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