Declaration of over exploited watershed

Declaration of over exploited watershed.--

1. (1) If the Government are satisfied that in any area the ground water is over-exploited, they may, by notification, declare such area as an over-exploited watershed for the purposes of this Act.
2. (2) On such declaration, the Authority may regulate or prohibit the extraction of ground water for any purpose other than for drinking water purposes in such area and in such manner as may be prescribed.