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The Rajasthan Gorund Water (Conservation And Management) Authority Act, 2024

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This Act establishes the Rajasthan Ground Water (Conservation and Management) Authority to oversee water management throughout the state. It applies to all individuals, organizations, and companies using groundwater for purposes such as drinking, farming, and industry. The law gives this Authority the power to issue rules and entitlements regarding how much water can be taken and how deep wells can go. This measure is critical because it creates a formal system to control water usage and prevent depletion, ensuring the resource is available for future generations.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of Authority
  4. 4. Qualifications of Chairperson and Members
  5. 5. Term of office, salary and allowances and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Members other than ex-officio members
  6. 6. Removal of Chairperson or Member other than exofficio member
  7. 7. Staff of Authority
  8. 8. Proceedings of Authority
  9. 9. Vacancy not to invalidate act or proceedings
  10. 10. District Ground Water Conservation and Management Committee
  11. 11. State Ground Water Conservation and Management Plan
  12. 12. Review of State Ground Water Conservation and Management Plan
  13. 13. Powers, functions and duties of Authority
  14. 14. Permissions
  15. 15. Relaxation of restrictions
  16. 16. Tariff for use or disposal of ground water
  17. 17. Power of Authority to appoint Enquiry Officer
  18. 18. Power of entry and inspection
  19. 19. Unauthorized acts
  20. 20. Compounding of unauthorized acts
  21. 21. Offences by companies
  22. 22. Punishment for offences
  23. 23. Cognizance of offences
  24. 24. Fund of Authority
  25. 25. Accounts and Audit
  26. 26. Annual Report
  27. 27. Directions by Government
  28. 28. Chairperson, Members, officers and other staff of the Authority to be public servants
  29. 29. Protection of action taken in good faith
  30. 30. Power to make rules
  31. 31. Power to make regulations
  32. 32. Effect of other laws
  33. 33. Power to remove difficulties

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