Control of pollution.

Subject to the provisions of any law relating to air, water or noise pollution for the time being in force and in accordance with any notification by the State Government in this behalf, the Municipality - (a) may, with the prior authorization by the State Pollution Control Board (hereinafter referred to in this section as the Board), function as a competent authority for the enforcement of such law, (b) shall submit an annual report to the Board, and (c) may refer to the Board any other matter pertaining to environmental pollution for advice and guidance on, and regulation of, such pollution.