Construction and development of pond to vest in Authority.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any State law, instrument or order, the construction and development of pond with effect from the commencement of this Act shall, vest in the Authority. No person shall undertake any activity, whatsoever, within the boundary of a pond otherwise than in accordance with the permission granted by the Authority: Provided that the Authority shall not grant any permission unless it is satisfied that such permission shall not have adverse impact on construction and development of pond: Provided further that the Government may, by order in writing, allow withdrawal and use of the water of pond for the purposes for which it was withdrawn and used immediately before the commencement of this Act to the extent such withdrawal does not affect adversely the conservation and development of pond. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other State law, the Authority may direct the Gram Panchayat or municipality to remove any building, structure or any other object of obstruction within the protected area and pond land: Provided that no building, structure or any other object of obstruction shall be removed, without following such procedure, as may be prescribed.