Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Rules, 2007. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Himachal Pradesh Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Institution Registration Authorization/permit Rainwater Data collection/reporting Special fund Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of these Rules is to protect groundwater resources by regulating their use. Full text English Website india.gov.in References - Legislation Implements Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2005 (Act No 31 of 2005). Legislation | India | 2005 Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Institution, Registration, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX