The Telangana Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002.
telangana · 2002
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002 received the assent of the Governor on the 18th April, 2002
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Section 5 authorizes the authority to appoint designated officers and other staff to assist in implementing the Act.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the Authority to promote water conservation, regulate water exploitation, and oversee local water authorities.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the Authority to delegate its powers to various government or local bodies for implementing the Act.
- S. 8Adapted by G
- S. 9Substituted by G
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits well sinking near public drinking water sources within 250 meters unless exempted, and requires permission for such wells.
- S. 11The Authority can declare a groundwater basin over exploited for up to six months based on expert advice.
- S. 12Section 12 prohibits or requires closure of wells adversely affecting public drinking water sources and allows authority to enter land for protection.
- S. 13Section 13 regulates the distance and depth for sinking wells to curb groundwater over-extraction and protect water sources.
- S. 14Adapted by G
- S. 15Section 15 empowers authorities to stop illegal water extraction and close offending wells.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates compensation for wells closed under section 12, based on market value plus expenses, with temporary closures also warranting crop compensation.
- S. 17Section mandates guidelines for rainwater harvesting structures to improve groundwater resources and incentivizes their construction.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Authority to create incentives for wastewater recycling and may charge if recycling systems aren't feasible.
- S. 19Section 19 prohibits contamination of groundwater and direct disposal of wastewater into aquifers.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Authority to order land use changes if water quality from the land does not meet standards.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates watershed committees to adopt resource-efficient measures and train farmers to prevent water contamination and ensure proper land use.
- S. 22Section mandates Water Users Associations in irrigation areas to optimize water use and follow designated officer's measures.
- S. 23Section 23 designates heritage water bodies, prohibits encroachments, and sets pollution limits for their protection.
- S. 24(1) The designated officer may prescribe ceiling on water usage per unit of production by any industry or commercial u
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the Authority to appoint an officer to oversee water bodies for protection and conservation.
- S. 26Section 26 empowers the Authority to mandate water users associations to fix irrigation breaches within a set timeframe.
- S. 27The Authority can create guidelines for environmentally harmful sand mining in water bodies, but not in over-exploited basins.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates local authorities to enforce tree planting and maintenance in urban areas, designate tree officers, and penalize non-compliance.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates protection of trees during infrastructure development and road widening.
- S. 30Section 30 of the Telangana Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002 mandates guidelines for tree plantations along roads and water bodies, and directs local authorities to plant trees in open water body foreshores.
- S. 31Section empowers the Authority to protect tree plantations through goat rearing and goat rearer rehabilitation.
- S. 32Section 32 empowers the Authority to promote non-conventional energy devices for families near forests to protect trees.
- S. 33Section 33 allows aggrieved persons to appeal water, land, and tree orders to the Authority, which reviews appeals and technical opinions before issuing final orders.
- S. 34Section 34 protects public servants and government officers from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 35Section 35 of the Telangana Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002 imposes penalties for violations including fines and imprisonment for damaging water supplies, encroaching on water bodies, and illegally felling trees.
- S. 36Section 36 outlines the methods for serving notices and orders under the Telangana Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002.
- S. 37Section 37 allows authorities to accept fines for certain offenses under the Act, leading to acquittal and release of offenders.
- S. 38Section 38 allows seizure of property used in violating the Act and mandates its production before an authorized officer or court.
- S. 39Section 39 ensures the Telangana Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002 overrides any conflicting laws.
- S. 40The section allows the government to exempt certain areas from the Act's provisions by notification.
- S. 41Section 41 establishes a dedicated fund for the Telangana Water, Land and Trees Authority to receive revenues from cesses, penalties, fees, and government grants.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates the Authority to prepare and submit an annual budget estimate to the Government for approval.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates the Authority to maintain and audit accounts, and submit them to the Government for legislative review.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the government to issue orders to resolve ambiguities in implementing the Act.
- S. 45(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules to carryout all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 46The Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Ordinance, 2000 is hereby repealed
- S. 47The Andhra Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation for drinking water purposes) Act, 1996, is hereby repealed
- S. 2000—