The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
goa · 2002
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Constitution of Ground Water Cell
- S. 4Declaration of Scheduled, Water Scarcity and over exploited areas
- S. 5Registration of existing well and permission for sinking a new well in the Scheduled area
- S. 6Grant of permission to transport ground water in the Scheduled area
- S. 7Powers to alter, amend or vary the terms of registrations and permissions
- S. 8Cancellation of permission/certificate of registration
- S. 9Protective measures in Water Scarcity Areas or over exploited areas
- S. 10Protective measures in over exploited Areas
- S. 11Closing down of existing well in over exploited area
- S. 12Payment of compensation for closing down an existing well in over exploited area
- S. 13Power of Ground Water Officer
- S. 14Powers of the Ground Water Officer regarding closure of the well and seizure of materials and equipment
- S. 15Service of orders, etc
- S. 16Protection against action taken in good faith
- S. 17Offences and Penalties
- S. 18Compounding of Offences
- S. 19Offences by Companies
- S. 20Appeals
- S. 21Requisition of wells
- S. 22Power to charge fees
- S. 23Protection measures for public drinking water source and existing ground water structures in non-scheduled areas
- S. 24Offences under this Act to be cognizable
- S. 25Provisions of this Act to have overriding effect
- S. 26Power to make rules
- S. 27Laying of the notifications and rules before the Legislative Assembly