Bare Act

The Arunachal Pradesh Water Resource Regulatory Authority Act, 2006

General200632 sections7 chapters

This Act establishes a regulatory framework to manage and conserve water resources throughout the state, focusing on equitable distribution and sustainable use. It governs individuals and organizations known as Water User Entities, including utilities, agricultural farmers, and industrial operators. The law matters because it resolves conflicts over scarce resources, sets clear legal standards for obtaining water entitlements, and ensures that essential supplies like drinking water and irrigation for farming have priority, ultimately preventing disputes and promoting long-term water security in Arunachal Pradesh.

Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of Authority
  2. 4Qualification for appointment of Chairperson and other Members and special invitees of Authority
  3. 5Constitution and functions of Selection Committee
  4. 6Member shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in the Selection Committee.
  5. 7Removal of Member
  6. 8Power of Government to depute officers and employees to Authority and their service conditions
  7. 9The Authority may appoint consultants required to assist the Authority in the discharge of its functions on such terms and conditions as may be determined by regulations.
  8. 10Vacancies etc. not to invalidate act or proceeding

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 11Powers, Functions and duties of Authority
  2. 12General Policies of the Authority
  3. 13Powers of Authority and Dispute Resolution Officer

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 14Permission of River Basin Agency
  2. 15The quantity of water so saved, after satisfying the further increased demand of drinking water, shall be distributed equitably in the command area and the adjoining area.
  3. 16State Water Council

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 17Grants and advances to Authority
  2. 18Budget of Authority
  3. 19Accounts of Authority
  4. 20Annual Report of Authoriy

Chapter VI SPECIAL POWERS OF AUTHORITY FOR REMOVAL OF BACKLOG AS PER GOVERNMENTS DIRECTIVES →

  1. 21Special Responsibility of Authority

Chapter VII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 22Disputes and Appeals
  2. 23Directions by Government
  3. 24Members, officers and other staff of Authority to be public servants
  4. 25Protection of action taken in good faith
  5. 26Punishment for non-compliance of orders under this Act
  6. 27Offences by companies
  7. 28Compounding of offences
  8. 29Cognizance of offence
  9. 30Powers of Government to make rules
  10. 31Powers of Authority to make regulation
  11. 32Power to remove difficulties

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