Does Karnataka law regulate groundwater pollution by Mysore industries?

Groundwater pollution by Mysore 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 Mysore. Violations of the Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 can lead to closure of polluting units and environmental compensation in Mysore. The Karnataka High Court has applied the polluter pays principle to groundwater contamination in Mysore. Industries must install effluent treatment plants and submit monitoring reports under the Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999. Citizens can report groundwater pollution to the Mysore pollution control committee. The Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 provides for remediation of contaminated aquifers in Mysore.