Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
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Summary
Knowingly polluting a public spring or reservoir so the water becomes less fit for its ordinary use is an offence. A person who does this may be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both. The rule applies to any public spring or reservoir used by the community.
Example
Priya pours used motor oil into the village reservoir to get rid of it; the locals find the water unsafe for washing and drinking. She can be punished with up to six months imprisonment, or a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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