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The Haryana Water Resources (Conservation, Regulation and Management) Authority Act, 2020

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This law establishes a dedicated state authority to oversee, conserve, and manage both surface water and groundwater resources across Haryana. It applies to all individuals, farmers, industrial entities, commercial establishments, and local governmental bodies within the state. Under this legislation, the state prepares comprehensive water security and management plans, regulates groundwater extraction through a mandatory permission process, promotes rainwater harvesting, and recommends water tariffs. The Act matters because it addresses severe groundwater depletion and water scarcity by enforcing efficient usage, preventing pollution, encouraging recycling, and ensuring sustainable, equitable water distribution for future domestic, agricultural, and industrial needs.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of Authority.
  4. 4. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members.
  5. 5. Constitution of Selection Committee.
  6. 6. Term of office, salary and allowances and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Member.
  7. 7. Removal of Chairperson or Member.
  8. 8. Staff of Authority.
  9. 9. Proceedings of Authority.
  10. 10. Vacancy not to invalidate act or proceeding.
  11. 11. Integrated State Water Plan.
  12. 12. Powers, functions and duties of Authority.
  13. 13. State Groundwater and Surface Water Plan.
  14. 14. District Water Resources Planning Committee.
  15. 15. Water Security Plan.
  16. 16. Permissions.
  17. 17. Relaxation of restrictions.
  18. 18. Tariff for use or disposal of water.
  19. 19. Power of Authority to appoint Enquiry Officer.
  20. 20. Power of entry and inspection.
  21. 21. Self-regulation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, re-cycling and re-use, prevention of water logging.
  22. 22. Punishment for offences.
  23. 23. Offences by companies.
  24. 24. Cognizance of offences.
  25. 25. Unauthorized acts.
  26. 26. Compounding of unauthorized acts.
  27. 27. Directions by Government.
  28. 28. Chairperson, Members, officers and other staff of Authority to be public servants.
  29. 29. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  30. 30. Power of Government to make rules.
  31. 31. Power of Authority to make regulations.
  32. 32. Effect of other laws.
  33. 33. Power to remove difficulties.
  34. 34. Fund of Authority.
  35. 35. Accounts and audit.
  36. 36. Annual Report.

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