On declaration of water scarcity area under section 25, the District Authority may, for the duration of such water scarcity period, by order, regulate the extraction of groundwater from any well, including the temporary closure of such well, in that area, within the Area of Influence or within a distance of one kilometer of the Public Drinking Water Source, whichever is more, in the manner as may be prescribed.
Section 26: Regulation of extraction of water from wells in water scarcity area.
The Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 26 of 2013
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009. |
|---|---|
| Section | 26 |
| Marginal note | Regulation of extraction of water from wells in water scarcity area. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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