Regulation of existing tube wells, etc.

52. Where any tubewell, artesian well or borewell is in existence in an agricultural land at the commencement of this Act and the depth of such well is in excess of depth as prescribed, then the holder of the agricultural land shall, within three months from such commencement, furnish information in respect of the well to the canal-officer having jurisdiction, in such form as may be prescribed and on receipt of the information, the canal-officer shall if he is satisfied that the well was in existence at such commencement, grant to the holder of land a certificate in the prescribed form to the effect that the said well was in existence at such commencement.