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The Karnataka Ground Water (Regulation for Protection of Sources of Drinking Water) Act, 1999

Environmental199921 sections3 chapters

The Act regulates the use of ground water in Karnataka State, India. It applies to all individuals and authorities extracting ground water in the state. Its main purpose is protecting public drinking water sources from contamination by wells nearby. The law requires obtaining permission before sinking new wells within five hundred meters of public drinking water sources. It also helps manage water scarcity by designating areas with limited water resources and setting limits on extraction. This legislation ensures clean water access for the population's essential needs despite growing water challenges in the state.

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Chapter I Preliminary →

  1. 1Short title extent and commencement.-
  2. 2Definitions.-

Chapter II PROTECTION MEASURES FOR PUBLIC SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER →

  1. 3Permission to sink well etc.-
  2. 4Declaration of water Scarcity area.-
  3. 5Regulation of extraction of water from wells in water scarcity area.-
  4. 6Declaration of over-exploited watershed.-
  5. 7Prohibition for sinking wells in over-exploited watershed.-
  6. 8Prohibition of extraction of water from an existing well for certain period.-
  7. 9Closing down of existing well.-
  8. 10Power of entry upon any land for obtaining information.-
  9. 11Power to stop contravention of the provisions of section 3, 5, 7, 8 or 9.-
  10. 12Payment of compensation.-
  11. 13Bar to claim compensation.-

Chapter III Miscellaneous →

  1. 14Appeals.-
  2. 15Protection of action taken in good faith.-
  3. 16Penalty.-
  4. 17Offences by companies.-
  5. 18Overriding effect of Act.-
  6. 19Method of service of notices etc.
  7. 20Power to make rules.-
  8. 21Power to remove difficulties.-

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