Jharkhand Urban Water Conservation and Drinking Water Regulatory Authority Act, 2016 (Act No. 4 of 2017).

This Act provides for the regulation and management of water resources in the state of Jharkhand. The Act consists of 24 sections over 5 Chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Establishment of Authority; III. Powers, Functions and Duties of the Authority; IV. Accounts, Audit and Reports; and V. Miscellaneous.
Chapter I provides for short title, extent and definitions. Chapter II establishes the Jharkhand Urban Water Conservation and Drinking Water Regulatory Authority (‘Authority’). It lays down the objectives of the Authority, provides for composition of the Authority, selection of chairperson and members and other related provisions. Chapter III provides for powers, functions and duties of the Authority such as providing potable water to public; upgradation of surface water; advising government on subjects like conservation of underground water resources, water recharge, scientific water management of rivers, lakes and other sources; prevent inappropriate use of water etc. Chapter IV requires the Authority to prepare yearly financial budget, maintain accounts which shall be audited and publish an annual report. Chapter V provides for rules and regulations to be made pursuant to the Act and Dispute Resolution Officers to be appointed to resolve the disputes with regard to the issuance or delivery of water under the Act.