Karnataka Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2011 [Act No. 25 of 2011].
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Abstract
This Act provides for the regulation and control of development and management of ground water in the state of Karnataka and related matters. The Act contains 41 sections across five Chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Constitution of the Authority; III. Funds, Accounts and Audit; IV. Rainwater Harvesting; V. Miscellaneous.
Chapter I consists of short title, extent, commencement and definitions. Chapter II establishes the Karnataka Groundwater Authority (‘Authority’) and lays down the provisions for management of the same. The government has powers, upon advise from the Authority, to declare any area as notified area in order to regulate the extraction or the use of ground water in any form in any area. The Act requires grant of permit to be obtained to drill or dig a well in the notified area for personal or community use. Existing users in notified area are also required to apply to the Authority for a certificate of registration. Drilling agencies are required to register their machinery with the Authority. The Authority has various powers including inspection of a well being constructed, seizing equipment used illegally, taking soil or water specimen etc.
Chapter III provides for a separate fund called Karnataka Groundwater Authority Fund for carrying out the purpose of this Act. The Fund shall be credited with grants and loans from the state and central governments, proceeds of any fees, charges and fines levied and sums received from other sources. The Authority is required to maintain proper account which shall be subject to audits, and also prepare annual reports. Chapter IV requires the Authority to identify the recharge worthy areas in the state and encourage community participation for watershed management to facilitate ground water recharge. It also authorizes the Authority to direct concerned government departments to include Rain Water Harvesting in all developmental schemes. Chapter V lays down provisions for offences and penalties, offences by companies, appeals, power to make rules and regulations.
Chapter I consists of short title, extent, commencement and definitions. Chapter II establishes the Karnataka Groundwater Authority (‘Authority’) and lays down the provisions for management of the same. The government has powers, upon advise from the Authority, to declare any area as notified area in order to regulate the extraction or the use of ground water in any form in any area. The Act requires grant of permit to be obtained to drill or dig a well in the notified area for personal or community use. Existing users in notified area are also required to apply to the Authority for a certificate of registration. Drilling agencies are required to register their machinery with the Authority. The Authority has various powers including inspection of a well being constructed, seizing equipment used illegally, taking soil or water specimen etc.
Chapter III provides for a separate fund called Karnataka Groundwater Authority Fund for carrying out the purpose of this Act. The Fund shall be credited with grants and loans from the state and central governments, proceeds of any fees, charges and fines levied and sums received from other sources. The Authority is required to maintain proper account which shall be subject to audits, and also prepare annual reports. Chapter IV requires the Authority to identify the recharge worthy areas in the state and encourage community participation for watershed management to facilitate ground water recharge. It also authorizes the Authority to direct concerned government departments to include Rain Water Harvesting in all developmental schemes. Chapter V lays down provisions for offences and penalties, offences by companies, appeals, power to make rules and regulations.
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Long title of text
An Act to regulate and control the development and management of ground water and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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Repealed
No
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English
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