The DELHI COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS ACT 2000
delhi · 2000
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- S. 1Short title and commencement (1) This Act may be called the Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plants Act, 2000
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the DELHI COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS ACT 2000, including "effluent," "CETP," and "occupier."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes CETP societies for industrial estates to manage and operate common effluent treatment plants.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the functions of Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plant Societies as prescribed in rules under the Act.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the appointment of an appropriate authority by the Government to manage effluent treatment plants under the Act.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the functions of the appropriate authority to recover dues and manage costs for CETP operation and maintenance in Delhi.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the levy and collection of costs from occupiers for CETP expenses, with prescribed return submission and penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the appropriate authority power to obtain necessary information on effluent treatment and discharge.
- S. 9Section 9 grants officials the right to enter and inspect any place to perform prescribed functions.
- S. 10Section 10 imposes interest at 1.5% per month for late payment of dues under the Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plants Act 2000.
- S. 11Manner of service of notices and orders FORMS DELHI COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS ACT, 2000 (DELHI ACT NO
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to recover dues under the Act like land revenue, with installment options.
- S. 13Section 13 allows aggrieved parties to appeal orders from the appropriate authority to a designated appellate authority within 30 days.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates CETP Societies to operate and maintain effluent treatment plants, with government authority to transfer duties to others if they fail.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the appropriate authority to delegate its powers under the Act to specific officers or entities.
- S. 16Section 16 grants the appropriate authority to issue compliance directions, including closures or service stoppages, under the Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plants Act 2000.
- S. 17Section 17 imposes penalties for non-compliance with effluent treatment plant directions, up to ₹10,000 initially and ₹500 daily thereafter.
- S. 18Section penalizes obstruction of authority's duties or providing false information under the Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plants Act 2000.
- S. 19Section 19 imposes penalties for non-compliance with the DELHI COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANTS ACT 2000, up to ₹10,000 plus daily fines for ongoing violations.
- S. 20Contravention etc
- S. 21Local authorities must provide necessary assistance, information, and documents to the appropriate authority for effluent treatment plant functions.
- S. 22Section 22 bars civil courts from hearing suits on matters the Act's appellate authority can determine.
- S. 23Section 23 specifies that only Metropolitan Magistrates can hear offenses under the Act, and only on authorized complaints.
- S. 24The section allows the appropriate authority to settle violations of the Act by accepting a fine payment.
- S. 25Section 25 states that this Act complements, rather than overrides, any existing laws.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the Delhi government authority to create rules for implementing the Delhi Common Effluent Treatment Plants Act 2000.
- S. 27The section grants the government power to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, subject to a two-year limit.