Functions of the State level Committee

Functions of the State level Committee 8. The functions of the State Level Committee shall be the following, namely :-

1. (i) to examine and finalize the Schedule of Water Bodies submitted by the District Level Authority;
2. (ii) to take measures or make an order to stop, prevent any unauthorized development project in, or unauthorized use of or an unauthorized act on the water bodies;
3. (iii) to direct to take necessary steps for regulation, control, protection, cleaning, beautification, conservation, reclamation, regeneration, restoration and construction of the water bodies;
4. (iv) to approve projects and schemes for preservation, protection, restoration, rejuvenation, conservation, regulation and maintenance of water bodies falling within the notified Master Plan areas;
5. (v) to advise on the water bodies for ascertaining its suitability for appropriate uses;
6. (vi) to call for relevant records and documents and information from any Department, organisation or local body for any purpose of this Act;
7. (vii) to direct the District Committee,

1. (a) to carry out detailed survey and prepare integrated plan for development of water bodies and to remove encroachment;
2. (b) to make environmental impact assessment;
3. (c) to develop infrastructure such as pumping machinery, channels etc. for utilization of water bodies;
   • (viii) any other act as the Committee considers necessary, conducive or incidental directly or indirectly to achieve the purpose of the Act.