Does Meghalaya law regulate groundwater pollution by Shillong industries?

Groundwater pollution by Shillong industries is regulated by the Meghalaya Rent Control Act 2014 which mandates effluent treatment and consent to operate from the pollution control board. The Meghalaya High Court has directed Meghalaya to monitor groundwater quality around industrial clusters in Shillong. Violations of the Meghalaya Rent Control Act 2014 can lead to closure of polluting units and environmental compensation in Shillong. The Meghalaya High Court has applied the polluter pays principle to groundwater contamination in Shillong. Industries must install effluent treatment plants and submit monitoring reports under the Meghalaya Rent Control Act 2014. Citizens can report groundwater pollution to the Shillong pollution control committee. The Meghalaya Rent Control Act 2014 provides for remediation of contaminated aquifers in Shillong.