Bare Act
The Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2005
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This Act establishes the Himachal Pradesh Ground Water Authority to regulate the development, control, and management of groundwater resources within the state. It applies to all users of groundwater, including industries, companies, and institutions, excluding domestic users. The law sets limits on extraction to prevent over-exploitation, defines what constitutes an exploitation limit, and mandates the collection of royalties. By managing these resources systematically, the legislation aims to ensure sustainable water availability for future generations and prevent the depletion of critical aquifers caused by excessive usage.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment of the Authority
- 4. Staff of the Authority
- 5. Power to notify areas to regulate and control the development and management of ground water
- 6. Authority to maintain data base on ground water
- 7. Grant of permit to extract and use ground water
- 8. Registration of existing users of ground water
- 9. Registration of drilling agencies
- 10. Power to alter, amend or vary the terms of the permit or certificate of registration
- 11. Cancellation of permit/certificate of registration
- 12. Royalty in respect of use of ground water
- 13. Powers of the Authority
- 14. Installation of measuring devices
- 15. Rain water harvesting for conservation and ground-water recharge
- 16. Service of orders etc.
- 17. Delegation of powers and duties
- 18. Members and employees of the Authority to be public servants
- 19. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 20. Cognizance and trial of offences
- 21. Offences and penalties
- 22. Compounding of offences
- 23. Offences by Companies
- 24. Appeals
- 25. Power to make rules
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