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The Rajasthan Water Resources Regulatory Act, 2012

The Rajasthan Water Resources Regulatory Act, 2012

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This legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating water resources throughout Rajasthan by creating a dedicated regulatory authority that oversees water entitlements, allocations, and usage across various sectors including irrigation, industry, and domestic purposes. The Act applies to all water users in the state, from large bulk entitlement holders to individual domestic consumers, by defining precise volumetric entitlements and establishing rules for seasonal water distribution during drought conditions. Its significance lies in promoting water conservation and equitable resource management by instituting a legal mechanism to prevent overuse and conflicts while ensuring fair access to this increasingly scarce vital resource for citizens and industries across Rajasthan's water-stressed regions.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of Authority
  4. 4. Qualification for appointment of Chairperson, other Members and special invitees of Authority
  5. 5. Constitution and functions of Selection Committee
  6. 6. Term of office, salary and allowances and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Members of Authority
  7. 7. Removal of Member
  8. 8. Power of Government to depute officers and employees to Authority and their service conditions
  9. 9. Proceedings of the Authority
  10. 10. Vacancies, etc. not to invalidate act or proceedings
  11. 11. Powers, functions and duties of the Authority
  12. 12. General policies of the Authority
  13. 13. Powers of Authority and Dispute Resolution Officer
  14. 14. State Water Board
  15. 15. State Water Council
  16. 16. Grants and advances to Authority
  17. 17. Budget of Authority
  18. 18. Accounts of Authority
  19. 19. Annual report of Authority
  20. 20. Disputes and appeals
  21. 21. Directions by Government
  22. 22. Power to suspend water entitlement
  23. 23. Members, officers and other staff of Authority to be public servants
  24. 24. Protection of action taken in good faith
  25. 25. Punishment for non-compliance of orders under this Act
  26. 26. Offences by companies
  27. 27. Compounding of offences
  28. 28. Cognizance of offence
  29. 29. Powers of Government to make rules
  30. 30. Powers of Authority to make regulations
  31. 31. Powers to remove difficulties

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