ISSUE:
Whether the impugned order passed by the Magistrate was correct or not?
RULE:
Section 21 of the Water Act provides that the State Pollution Control Board or any officer authorised by the State Pollution Control Board shall have the power to take samples of water from any stream or well or samples of any sewage or trade effluent for the purpose of analysis. Section 21 further lays down strict compliance with procedure, and if the same procedure is not followed, then it will not be permissible as evidence in the court.