Pondicherry Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Pondicherry Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate and control the development of groundwater and for matters connected therewith. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Institution Registration Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to protect groundwater resources and to regulate their over-exploitation. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in