Pondicherry Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Rules, 2003. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Pondicherry Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword 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 These Rules enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of these Rules is to protect groundwater resources by regulating their use. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in