The Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012
assam · 2012
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Assam State Ground Water Authority to regulate groundwater, with members from various government departments and nominated representatives.
- S. 4(1) In order
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the State Authority to advise the State Government to declare groundwater control areas, with notifications published in the Official Gazette and regional newspapers.
- S. 6Section 6 of the Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012, mandates permits for sinking wells in notified areas, except for manual pumps, and outlines application procedures and fees.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates existing groundwater users to register with the State Authority and pay specified fees for a Certificate of Registration.
- S. 8Section mandates registration of all wells in Assam, except those excluded, and allows amendments to permits/certificates.
- S. 9Section 9 requires rig owners to register machinery with the State Authority and comply with its instructions.
- S. 10(1) At any time after a Permit or Certificate of Registration, as the case may be, has been granted
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Assam Ground Water Authority to cancel permits or licenses if they are invalid, not complied with, or if groundwater use needs regulation.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the State Authority or its authorized agents the power to inspect, investigate, and regulate groundwater wells and related activities.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the State Authority to search premises, seize equipment, and temporarily halt groundwater extraction for violations.
- S. 15powers and duties
- S. 16omployees of the State Authority to be public servants
- S. 17action taken in good faith
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the State Authority to delegate its powers and protects its officials from liability for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates rainwater harvesting to recharge groundwater in urban and rural areas to combat over-exploitation and environmental degradation.
- S. 21(I) fo imprm e the ground water ~ituation
- S. 22Section 22 imposes fines and imprisonment for non-compliance with or obstruction of the Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012.
- S. 24Section 24 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the Assam State Government to make rules for implementing the Assam Ground Water Control and Regulation Act, 2012.