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Nagaland Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2020

Nagaland Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2020

General202031 sections3 chapters

This Act regulates the use and management of groundwater across the entire state of Nagaland. It applies to all users, including industries, companies, and institutions, ensuring that groundwater is protected, conserved, and used sustainably. The law aims to meet basic human and livestock needs while preventing pollution and degradation. By integrating groundwater management with surface water protection, it ensures that current and future generations have access to sufficient water quality and quantity. The government can set limits on extraction and impose royalties to manage resources effectively.

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Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, Extent and Commencement
  2. 2Objective
  3. 3Definitions

Chapter 11 CONSTITUTION OF THE AUTHORITY →

  1. 5Staff of the Authority
  2. 6Term of office and Conditions of Service
  3. 7Power to notify areas to regulate and control the development and management of Groundwater
  4. 8Authority to maintain database on groundwater
  5. 9Grant of Permit to extract and use groundwater
  6. 10Registration of existing users of groundwater in notified areas
  7. 11Registration of user of existing/new wells in non-notified areas
  8. 12Registration of Drilling Agencies
  9. 13Power to alter, amend or vary the terms of the permit or certificate of registration
  10. 14Cancellation of Permit/ Certificate of Registration
  11. 15Powers of the Authority
  12. 16Royalty in respect of use of Groundwater
  13. 17Fund of the Authority
  14. 18Accounts and Audit
  15. 19Annual Report

Chapter IV GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AND RAIN WATER HARVESTING →

  1. 20Groundwater recharge and conservation through Rain water harvesting
  2. 21installation of measuring devices & Monitoring
  3. 22Service of orders etc.
  4. 23Delegation of powers and duties
  5. 24N-1 embers and employees of the Authority to be public servants
  6. 25Protection of action taken in good faith
  7. 26Cognizance and trial of offences
  8. 27Offences and penalties
  9. 28Compounding of offences
  10. 29Offences by companies
  11. 30Appeals
  12. 31Powers to make rules

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