Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Rules, 2004. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Andhra Pradesh Gazette No. 7, 6 November 2004, pp. 1-31. Subject Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning Urban land Institution Well sinking/boreholes Effluent waste water/discharge Groundwater Freshwater pollution Pollution control Potable water Surface water Expropriation Certification Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes The Rules enter into force from the date of publication in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette. Abstract These Rules provide for the institution and responsibilities of the related Authority in relation to: the registration of wells and the licence to drill wells; the construction of rain water harvesting structures; the registration of rigs; the prohibition of water contamination, for both surface and groundwater; land use and water quality; the forestation of urban areas, etc. The Authority may take over wells in order to ensure supply of drinking water to local population. Violations of the provisions of these Rules shall be punishable with fines specified in section 26. Attached to these Rules are registration, permission, etc. forms. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002. Legislation | India | 2002 Keyword: Agricultural land, Afforestation/reforestation, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Potable water, Protected area, Rainwater, Recycling/reuse, Sewerage, Surface water, Timber, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX