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Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority Act, 2014 (Act No. 32 of 2014).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Karnataka
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for establishment of a Tank Conservation and Development Authority and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Inland waters Biodiversity Wetlands Environmental planning Policy/planning Institution Water conservation zone Ecosystem preservation Freshwater resources management Monitoring Water quality standards Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 51 sections divided into six Chapters, provides for the establishment of a Tank Conservation and Development Authority. It applies to all the Tanks, ponds, lakes in the Karnataka State located outside the limits of all Municipal Corporations and Bangalore Development Authority or any other water bodies as may be notified by the Government. Chapter II establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority, entitled to perform the following activities: exercise regulatory control over all the tanks including prevention and removal of encroachment of tank; protect, conserve, reclaim, regenerate and restore tanks, ponds, lakes to facilitate recharge of depleting groundwater by promoting integrated approach with the assistance of concerned Government departments, local and other authorities; carry out related environmental impact assessment studies, as well as environmental planning and mapping of tanks and their surrounding areas; prepare a plan for integrated development of tanks; encourage the water resource efficiency and agricultural productivity through integrated approach to land and water management; integrate various farm enterprises to maximize their income, employment and economic sustainability; encourage Fisheries and allied activity for generation of additional income; improve and create habitat (wetlands) for aquatic biodiversity, water birds and aquatic plants by reducing sullage and non-point sewage impacts; facilitate for impounding storm water drainage system, reduce of remove siltation of tanks by taking up appropriate soil and water conservation measures including afforestation and to augment recharge of ground water aquifers and revive boreholes; improve and monitor water quality, conserve tank ecology on need basis and protect them against pollution; use tanks for drinking water, irrigation, tourism or any other purpose; encourage participation of communities and voluntary agencies in development of tank conservation, preservation and protection, etc.

Full text
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