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Section 8

Powers and Functions of the Authority.—The Authority shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—

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8. Powers and Functions of the Authority.—The Authority shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— (i) to formulate policies and projects for enabling the sustainable development of water sources, reservoirs and water resources of the Pampa River and the scientific management for protecting the ecosystem containing various species and the environment with its genetic diversity; (ii) to co-ordinate the activities of various departments and agencies, of the projects under the plan for implementation; (iii)to take decisions relating to matters in the Pampa Action Plan and to implement the projects coming under the plan; (iv) to impose control or restriction on exploitation of natural resources or encroachments which may have impact on water resources and t h e reservoirs of the Pampa River; (v) to receive grants, contributions and funds for the Authority; (vi) to undertake the project works by the Authority itself in case of failure by the Departments and other agencies; (vii) to appoint Committee from among its members for the disposal of any business of the Authority or for tendering advice on any matter pertaining to the functions of the Authority; (viii) to control the disposal of wastes or discharge of any industrial effluent or domestic effluent to the Pampa River in accordance with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974) without proper treatment; (ix) to bring the contravention of the laws to the notice of the Authority concerned and to monitor the follow-up action; (x) to control and to take steps including the prohibition in accordance with the existing laws on any activity which may cause pollution to the Pampa River and the river basins; (xi) to do such other things which may be directly or indirectly connected with or incidental or conducive to the efficient administration for the protection of water sources and river basins of the Pampa River; and (xii) to implement appropriate campaigns and awareness programmes for conserving and making the Holy River Pampa pollution free.