Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to promote water conservation and tree cover and regulate the exploitation and use of ground and surface water for protection and conservation of water sources, land and environment and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Water Keyword Institution Authorization/permit Bed Ecosystem preservation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Groundwater Industrial water use Potable water Protected area Public water Rainwater Recycling/reuse Sewerage Surface water Timber Water conservation zone Water supply Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act will enter into force on the date appointed by the Central Government, by notification on the Official Gazette. Abstract The Act consists of 47 articles divided into the following Chapters: Preliminary (I); Constitution of Andra Pradesh Water, Land and trees Authority (II); Groundwater protection measures(III); Surface water protection measures (IV); Trees (V); Miscellaneous(VI). The Act provides for the institution, function, tasks and responsibilities of the related Authority and particularly for: the registration of wells and the licence to drill wells and boreholes,the access to drinking water,rain water colle Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Rules, 2004. Legislation | India | 2004 Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Land-use planning, Urban land, Institution, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Potable water, Surface water, Expropriation, Certification, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX