Chite Lui (Prevention and Control of Water Pollution) Act, 2018.

This Act is enacted to to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution in Chite Lui including the river bank on both sides (50 meters from the boundary of the river) and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of the entire river course from its source at Bawngkawn till its confluence with Tuirial River thereby covering the entire length estimated to be around 20 kms approximately.
The function of the Save Chite Lui Coordination Committee shall be vigilance and initiating required measures towards prevention and control of water pollution including monitoring the provisions of this Act and it will act as Nodal Agency in the proper implementation of this Act. Any person, persons or authority entrusted by the Save Chite Lui Coordination Committee (SCLCC) shall keep careful watch and ward over Chite Lui and shall also report any commission of this Act as defined under “Pollution” to the Nodal Officer for further action. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), North (Aizawl) shall act as the Nodal Officer as and when report for any violation under this Act is received. In addition, the Act makes provision on offence and penalties.