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NEW DELHI: Opposition parties, including DMK, RSP, Congress, TMC, strongly opposed a bill amending the Water Act, in Lok Sabha on Thursday, saying it is “draconian”, intended to override the powers of states and pave the way for corporates to get away at the cost of environmental damage. They also asked the govt to refer the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, to the standing committee for scrutiny.
Participating in the debate on the bill, DMK’s DM Kathir Anand said that this is a “draconian” bill and will impact the autonomy of states.
The Vellore MP alleged that the Centre has brought similar laws on the national education policy and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to take away the powers of states.
The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Feb 6. It seeks to decriminalise minor offences related to water pollution.
RSP’s N K Premachandran said he “strongly” opposed the bill. The govt, he said, is trying to do ease of doing business for the industry at the cost of environment. Supriya Sule from the NCP-Sharad Pawar echoed the sentiments.
Participating in the debate on the bill, DMK’s DM Kathir Anand said that this is a “draconian” bill and will impact the autonomy of states.
The Vellore MP alleged that the Centre has brought similar laws on the national education policy and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to take away the powers of states.
The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Feb 6. It seeks to decriminalise minor offences related to water pollution.
RSP’s N K Premachandran said he “strongly” opposed the bill. The govt, he said, is trying to do ease of doing business for the industry at the cost of environment. Supriya Sule from the NCP-Sharad Pawar echoed the sentiments.
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