Enumerate the points to be checked in respect of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

The following points to be checked with respect to The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 [Read with the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982]. Ensure that: The company is adhering to the directions of State Government regarding use of approved fuel. (Section 19) The company has obtained prior consent of the State Board, to establish or operate any industrial plant in an Air Pollution Control Area. The installation of control equipment of such specification as approved by State Board. The existing control equipment, if any, shall be altered or replaced in accordance with the directions of the State Board. The control equipment referred above shall be kept at all times in good running condition. The Company not to operate any industrial plant, in any air pollution control area, which shall discharge or cause or permit to be discharged the emission of any air pollutant in excess of the standards laid down by the State Board (Section 22) Whether in any area the emission of any air pollutant into the atmosphere in excess of the standards laid down by the State Board occurs or is apprehended to occur due to accident or other unforeseen act or event. (Section 23) The Company operating any control equipment or any industrial plant, in an air pollution control area and has rendered all assistance to the person empowered by the State Board for carrying out the functions. Whether any person wilfully delays or obstructs any person empowered by the State Board in the discharge of his duties, he shall be guilty of an offence under this Act. [Section 24(3)] The Company has complied with all the directions given by the State Board (Section 31A)