The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) derive their authority from which of the following laws?

1. Environment Protection Act, 1986

2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

3. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

4. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Select the correct answer using the code below:

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• The Environment Protection Act, 1986, provides overarching environmental governance but does not establish or directly empower SPCBs. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Their powers were extended under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.Hence, statement 2 correct.
• SPCBs were established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Hence, statement 3 correct.
• The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, deals with environmental litigation and does not grant authority to SPCBs. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.