The Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act
kerala · 2002
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement-(1) This Act may be called the Kerala Ground Water (Control and Regulation), Act,
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Kerala Ground Water Act, including "Authority," "Government," "Ground Water," and "user of ground water."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the State Ground Water Authority in Kerala, outlining its composition, powers, and membership.
- S. 4Section 4 ensures that irregularities or vacancies in authority appointments do not invalidate actions or proceedings.
- S. 5Section 5 designates employees of the Ground Water Department as Authority officers and staff, with the government able to depute scientists and technicians for the Authority's functions.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the government to declare areas for groundwater regulation and publish notifications in official and local newspapers.
- S. 7Grant of Permit to extract and use ground water
- S. 8Section 8 mandates owners to register existing wells in notified areas with the Authority and outlines the process and conditions for registration.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates users of ground water in the State to register with the Authority and issue certificates or reject applications after considering public interest.
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits well digging within 30 meters of public drinking water sources without permission, except for government-implemented schemes.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the authority to modify groundwater permit or registration conditions for technical reasons, ensuring no crop damage.
- S. 12The Authority may cancel a permit or registration if it finds the holder failed to comply with conditions or provisions of the Act.
- S. 13Grants From State Government
- S. 14Fund of the Grant water Authority
- S. 15Powers of Ground Water Authority
- S. 16Implementation of orders, etc
- S. 17Delegation of powers and duties
- S. 18Members and Employees of Ground Water Authority to be public servants
- S. 19Protection of action taken in good fail:- No suit prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the govt
- S. 20Cognizance of offences and Trial
- S. 21Penalties
- S. 22Compounding of offences
- S. 23Offences by Companies
- S. 24Appeals
- S. 25Accounts and Audit
- S. 26Removal of difficulties
- S. 27Power to make rules