Definitions.

(1) In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "artesian well" means a well which taps artesian or pleistic water having piezometric level above the ground; (b) "borewell" means a well drilled in hard rock areas where the bore can stand on its own and where lining by pipes is not necessary; and includes a dug-cum-bore well; (c) "ground water" means water under the surface of the earth regardless of the geological structure in which it is stationary or moving and includes all ground water reservoirs; (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under section 57; (e) "tubewell" means a deep bore drilled into the ground for the purpose of drawing water through one or series of permeable layers of water bearing strata. (2) The State Government may, by a like notification, direct that the provisions of this Chapter shall cease to apply to such area on and from such date as may be specified in the notification; and with effect on and from that date, the said provisions shall cease to apply to such area, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such cesser.