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(I) fo imprm e the ground water ~ituation. the State Authonty may identity ti1e recharge \\Orth:y areas in the State and issue necessary guideline~ for adoption of raimvater harvesting for ground water recharge in these areas. In rural area, watershed management to facilitate ground water recharge may be arranged through ccmmunity participation. The Stare Authority may give appropriate directions to !he concerned departments of the State Govenunent to include rainwater harvesting in all de,1elopment schemes falling under notified areas. ln urban areas falling in notified areas, the State Authority may issue directions for constructing appropriate rainwater harvesting . structures in all residential, commercial and other premises having an area of 100 Sq. metres or more in manner prescribed within th~ stipulated period, failing which the State Authority ma)· get such rainwater harvesting strurtures constrncted and recover the cost incurred along with a penalty as may be prescribed. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the relevant laws, the l'v1unicipal Corporation or any other local authority, as the case may be, may impose stipulat.ed conditions for providing rooftop rainwater harvesting stmctures in the building plan in·: an area of 100 Sq. metres or more, while according approval for construction. Permanent watei; and electricity connections shall be extended only after compliance of the directions given in this regard. '.) (3) The State Authority shall take steps for promotion of Mass A w.areness and Training Programmes on Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge to Ground Water through Government Agencies Non Government Organisations (NGOs) I Voluntary Organisations (VOs) I Educational Institutions i industries I Individuals. CHAPTER-IV MISCELLANEOUS If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, as occasion arises, by order, do anythin'g which appears to it to be necessary or expedient to remove the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of the period of 2 (two) years from the date of commencement of this Act. (l) For Non-Receipt oflnfonnation lf any user of grou'nd water - .(a) contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder in supplying information as prescribed; or l • i ,-f \ 2018 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 19, 2012 Compounding of offences.