The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
State Act of Goa ยท Act 1 of 200227 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | To regulate and control the development of ground water resources and matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 1 of 2002 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Goa |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 27 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Constitution of Ground Water Cell
- Section 4 Declaration of Scheduled, Water Scarcity and over exploited areas
- Section 5 Registration of existing well and permission for sinking a new well in the Scheduled area
- Section 6 Grant of permission to transport ground water in the Scheduled area
- Section 7 Powers to alter, amend or vary the terms of registrations and permissions
- Section 8 Cancellation of permission/certificate of registration
- Section 9 Protective measures in Water Scarcity Areas or over exploited areas
- Section 10 Protective measures in over exploited Areas
- Section 11 Closing down of existing well in over exploited area
- Section 12 Payment of compensation for closing down an existing well in over exploited area
- Section 13 Power of Ground Water Officer
- Section 14 Powers of the Ground Water Officer regarding closure of the well and seizure of materials and equipment
- Section 15 Service of orders, etc
- Section 16 Protection against action taken in good faith
- Section 17 Offences and Penalties
- Section 18 Compounding of Offences
- Section 19 Offences by Companies
- Section 20 Appeals
- Section 21 Requisition of wells
- Section 22 Power to charge fees
- Section 23 Protection measures for public drinking water source and existing ground water structures in non-scheduled areas
- Section 24 Offences under this Act to be cognizable
- Section 25 Provisions of this Act to have overriding effect
- Section 26 Power to make rules
- Section 27 Laying of the notifications and rules before the Legislative Assembly
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