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Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2005 (Act No 31 of 2005).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Himachal Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater and matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Institution Registration Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date as the State Government may appoint in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to regulate the exploitation of groundwater resources by establishing the Himachal Pradesh Ground Water Authority which shall function under the control and supervision of the State Government.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Rules, 2007.

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Institution, Registration, Authorization/permit, Rainwater, Data collection/reporting, Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX