Powers of the Ground Water Officer regarding closure of the well and seizure of materials and equipment

(1) On a complaint made or otherwise, about any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act, the Ground Water Officer may, by an order in writing, call upon the owner or the person in possession of the well to stop the extraction of water and any other contravention forthwith.

1. (2) Where the owner or person in possession of the well fails to comply with the order given under sub-section (1), the Ground Water Officer or an Officer duly authorised by him, may enter upon the land, remove obstructions, if any, close the pumping of water, disconnect the power supply, seize any material or equipment used with such extraction of water and take such action as may be required, and may close or seal the well.
2. (3) The closure of a well shall be made and a list of all materials and equipments seized shall be prepared in the manner prescribed.
3. (4) Where the Ground Water Officer or an Officer authorised by him has closed or sealed the well under sub-section (2), the cost incurred thereof shall be recovered from such owner or person as arrears of land revenue.