India: The Forest (Conservation) Act

Provided the Central and state boards with the authority to levy and collect a tax on industries using water. The tax is calculated on the basis of how much water consumed. 2003 Amendment: tax between 5 and 30 paise per kiloliter of water consumed (depending on purpose for which the water is consumed) and the Central Gov’t may exempt industries as it chooses.

Date Implemented: 1980; 1988

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 with Amendments Made in 1988, Ministry of Environment and Forests