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 titleAn 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