Does Karnataka law regulate groundwater pollution by Mangalore industries?

Groundwater pollution by Mangalore industries is regulated by the Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 which mandates effluent treatment and consent to operate from the pollution control board. The Karnataka High Court has directed Karnataka to monitor groundwater quality around industrial clusters in Mangalore. Violations of the Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 can lead to closure of polluting units and environmental compensation in Mangalore. The Karnataka High Court has applied the polluter pays principle to groundwater contamination in Mangalore. Industries must install effluent treatment plants and submit monitoring reports under the Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999. Citizens can report groundwater pollution to the Mangalore pollution control committee. The Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 provides for remediation of contaminated aquifers in Mangalore.