installation of measuring devices & Monitoring

(1 ) Every user of groundwater in a noi/iec1 area and non-rn?! ?fled areas shall install water measuring device on groundwater abstraction structure within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of registration under section 9 or 10. as the case may he. Provided that where the user of groundwater does not comply with the provisions of this section within a period of 30 (thirty) days. the Authority or any person authorized in this behalf may install such water-measuring device and recover the cost from the defaulting user 0 groundwater. (2) The Authority shall monitor wells in notified and non-notified areas to keep track of the usage of groundwater and initiate necessary remedial measures. (3) The Authority shall monitor water levels periodically from NHNS (National 1-lydrographic Network Stations) for long term planning and management.