\ t: I I 0 / 182 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-II GOVERNMENT OF PONDICHERRY CHIEF SECRETARIAT (AGRICULTIJRE) (G.O. Ms. No.19/Ag ... dated 17th September 2003) NOTIFICATION· In exercise of the powers conferred by section 25 of the Pondicherry Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002 (Act No.2 of 2003), the Lieutenant-Governor, Pondicherry hereby makes the following rules, nameJy:-- THE PONDICHERRY GROUNDWATER (CONTROL AND REGULATION) RULES, 2003.
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Pondicherry Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Rules, 2003.
(2) They shall come into force on and from the date of their publication in the official gazette.
2. Definitions.-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "Act" means the Pondicherry Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002:
(b) "Government" means the Administrator of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, appointed by the President under article 239 of the Constitution;
(c) "Authority" means the Groundwater Authority established under section 3 of the Act:
(d) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Groundwater Authority appointed by the Government under clause (a) of subsection (2) of section 3 of the Act;
(e) "Form" means the Form appended to these rules; i
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(f) "members" means members of the Groundwater Authority:~ appointed under clause (b) and clause (c) of sub-section (2) o~~,. section 3 of the Act; ..~,,\ v-~~~ ".) I- -
(g) "section" means the section of the Act; -_'}~. ~~f~~;.., '-.J... ~ oJ. W , .. L>.=- _. --- -II .......--------------- P.l.RT-I1 ] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 183
(h) "permit" means a permit granted under section 6 of the Act;
(i) "certificate" means a certificate granted under section 7 of the Act;
(j) "licence" means a licence granted under section 1) of the Act:
(k) "laboratory" means the laboratory notified by the Govern- Y ment of Pondicherry; e I (I) "appellate authority" means the Government of Pondicherry;
(rn) All other words and expressions used in these rules but not defined, shall have the meaning "respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Term of office and other conditions of service relating to the Chairman and members.- (1) The term of office' of the Chairman and other members of the Groundwater Authority shall be five years from the date of their appointment under clauses (a), (b) and (c) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act. The members appointed under clause (c) of the said sub-section shall be eligible for re-nomination as may be decided by the Government.
(2) The Chairman or a member of the Groundwater Authority appointed under clauses (a) and (c) of sub-Section (2) of section 3 may be removed by the Government, if in the opinion of the Government. it is not desirable to continue him as such chairperson or a member.
(3) lfthe Chairman or any member appointed under clauses (a) and (c) of sub-section (2) of section 3 ceases to be a member of the Groundwater Authority for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled up in the same manner as the original appointment and the person so appointed shall continue to be the chairperson or a member for the remaining term of the chairperson Ora member in whose place he is appointed.
(4) The Chairman and the members appointed under clauses (a) and (c) of sub-section (2) of section 3 shall be entitled to trave IIing allowance and daily allowance in respect of journeys performed in connection with the Work of the Groundwater Authority and shall be paid by the "Groundwater Authority in accordance with the rules as are applicable to a Group' A ' officer of the Government of Pondicherry. 184 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [ PART-II
4. Organisational meeting.- The first meeting of the Groundwater Authority shall be held within ten days of its appointment at such place and time as may be fixed by the Chairman. .
5. Regular meelings.- Regular meetings of the Groundwater Authorir, may he held at such time and place as may be dctermined by a majority of the n,embers of the Authority, from time to time. but at least two such meetings shall have to be held during each ~ear. Notice of regular meetings of the Groundwater Authority shall be given to each member of the Authority. personally or by mail, or by telegram at least fifteen days prior to the day named for such meetings.
6. Specialmeetings.- Special meetings of the Groundwater Authority may be called for by the Chairman on seven days' notice given personally or by rnai I, or by telegram, to each member of the Authority, which notice shall state the time. place and purpose of the meeting. Special meetings of the Groundwater Authority shall be called for by the Chairman in the like manner and on like notice on the written request of at least three members.
7. Waiver of notice.- Before or at any meeting of the Groundwater Authority, any member, may in writing, waive notice of such meeting and such waiver shall be ideemed equivalent to the giving of such a notice. Attendance by a member at any meeting of the Authority shall be a waiver-of notice by him of the time and place thereof. If all the members are present at any meeting of the Authority, no notice shall be required and any business may be transacted at such meeting.
8. Quorum.- At all meetings of the Groundwater Authority. one-third of the total strength of the members inclusive of the Chairman shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the acts of the members present at a meeting at which quorum is present shall be the acts of the Authority. At " any meeting of the Authority, if the required quorum is present and if the Chairman is absent for any reason, the majority of the members present may elect one of the members to preside over the meeting and to carry out the business. If at any meeting of the Authority, there be less than a quorum present, the majority of those present may adjo~lrn the n.leetin~ from time t~ time. At any such adjourned meeting. any business which mlg~t have bee t . d . . . II d be transacted WIthout furtherransactc at the meeting as originally ca e ma.y .notice, provide~ that there is a quorum. . LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT II PART-Ill .A thori')' - The technical ~ / . ol Groundwater u . 9 Functions 0/ emF oyees . G rnment under sub-section (1) r' ointed by the ove P er.-onne1 ~nd other staff so app h 0 I/secretarial assistance to the , . 11 dcr such tee nlca of section 4 of the Act sha ren .. as mav be notified by the o it day to day functions, '" Groundwater Authority m 1 s -- Government from time to time. . . J h n loyees of the Ground- \ O. Terms and conditions of service OJ t e ei P d II ces etc of o lary an a owan ., 0 A h tty - (1) The conditions of serVIce, sa .water ut ort . . ar with that of the the employees of the Groundwater AuthorIty snail be on P . f. . clef the Government 0 employees holding similar Of equivalent posts un Pondiche(I)', as may be notified by the Government.
(2) In all matters like age of retirement, pay a~d allowances, benefits and entitlements and disciplinary matters, the employees of the Groundwater I Authority shall be governed by th~ rules in force as may be applicable to persons - holding equivalent posts under the Government of Pondicherry, \ ' I I (3) The officers and other employees of the Groundwater Authority shall be entitled to such other facilities, allowances and benefits as may be I notified by the Government from time to time.
11. Grant of permit to sink a well.- (1) Any user of groundwater (as defined under clause (g) of section 2 of the Act) desiring to sink a well for any Q • purpose shall apply to the Groundwater Authority for the grant of a permit in this behalf. The application shall be made in Form-l appended to these rules.
(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1). the Groundwater Authority shall make such inspection and inquiries as it 'deems necessary and if it is satisfied that there is no objection to grant such permit to sink a well, it may grant such permit to the applicant subject to such condition as may be specified therein in Fonn-II appended to these niles and on payment of specified fee.
(3) Refusal to grant permit by the Groundwater Authority shall be cornmunicated to the applicant in Form-III appended to these rules only after hel she has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard. ! 186 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-II j (~) The decision regarding the grant or refusal to the grant of permit shall be intimated to the applicant by the Groundwater Authority within 60 (Sixty) days from the date of receipt of the application. ~..,
12. Grant of certificate of registration of existing users=« (1) Every existing user of groundwater shall. within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date specified in the notification issued under sub-section (4) of section 5 of the Act. shall apply to the Groundwater Authority for the grant of I. a certificate of registration recognising its. existing use. The application shall be made in Fonn-IV appended to these rules. ~. .... ' - _a
(2) On receipt of the application under sub-rule (I)~ the Groundwater Authority shall make such inspection and enquiries as it deems necessary and if it is satisfied that there is no objection to grant such certificate of registration recognising the existing use, it may grant such certificate to the applicant, subject to such condition as may be specified therein in Form-V appended to these rules and on payment of the specified fee . ..... ..,-
(3) Refusal to grant the certificate of registration by the Groundwater Authority shall be communicated to the applicant in Fonn-VI appended to these rules only after he/she has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(4) The decision regarding the grant or refusal to the grant of certificate of registration shall be intimated to the applicant by the Groundwater Authority within 60 (Sixty) days from the date of receipt of application.
(5) Every user of groundwater other than for agriculture and horticult\l1't purposes. shall maintain a register in Form-Vl l-A or Form-VII-B. as the case.· may be and shall send a monthly report to the. authority accordingly in~e- . '.'. Form-VIII-A or Form-VIII-B appended to these rules. :.' "".}-i."' '\ ,. ~ OJ i "J}\" ) 3. Grant of licence for sinking of wells and transport ofgroun{bvate,.-;_~~ .(I) Any person desiring to carry on the business of sinking of wells andl~:fl; l.'!~~}~ 11~
PART-II] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 187 installation of devices for extraction and transport of groundwater shall apply ; 10 the Groundwater Authority for the grant of a licence in this behalf. The application shall be made in Fonn-IX appended to these rules.
(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (I), the Groundwater Authority shall make such inspection and enquiries as it deems necessary and if it is satisfied that the applicant is technically competent, it may grant such licence to the applicant in Form X-A or Form X-B, as the case may be, appended to these rules, subject to such condition as may be specified therein and on payment of the specified. fee.
(3) No licence under sub-rule (3) shall be granted unless the Groundwater Authority is satisfied that necessary drilling machinery and equipment are owned/possessed by the applicant and that he/she has the means and knowledge to undertake drilling operations in connection with extraction of groundwater.
(4) Every licence under sub-rule (3) for sinking of well for extractionl. transport of groundwater shall be valid for the financial year or part thereof, as . may be specified therein.
(5) (a) An applicant seeking renewal of licence shall apply before 90 days of the expiry of the original licence and all the provisions of rules applicable to grant of an original licence shall apply to the renewal of licence also.
(b) Where an application for renewal is made before the expiry of the licence granted under sub-rule (3), and the order regarding refusal or renewal IS passed after the expiry of licence. the applicant shall be deemed to have been Carrying on his business in accordance with the expired licence till the date of comm . . 'unlcatlon of the final order on that application. ,, i f f I ~ ISS LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-I!
(c) Where an appljcntion for renewal is made after the expiry of the licence with late fee, the applicant shall be deemed to have been carrying on his business in accordance with the expired licence (from the date of expiry) till the date of communication of the final order on that application.
(6) Refusal to grant licence by the Groundwater Authority shall be communicated to the applicant in Form-XI appended to these rules only after he! she has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(7) The decision regarding the grant or refusal to the grant of licence shall be intimated to the applicant by the Groundwater Authority within 60 (Sixty) days from the date of receipt of application.
(8) Every person issued with licence under sub-rule (2) should maintain a register in Form XII-A or Form XII-B, as the case may be, and shall send I a monthly report in Form XIII-A or Form XIII-B appended to these rules. )4. Fees.- (I) The fee payable for grant of permit to sink a well, grant of certificate of registration of existing users and grant/renewal of )icence for sinking of weI Is for extraction/transport of groundwater shall be as specified beIow:- Permit Certificate of - . Licence Registration Fee . (rule I I) (rule 12) . (rule 13) Rs. Rs. Rs.(a) Agriculture and horticultural 50 50 100purposes
(b) Domestic purpose 50 50 100(c) Industrial purpose 200 200 1,000(d) Transport of groundwater 200 200 1,000 •(e) Duplicate copy 5 -5 5(t) Late fee for renewal 100(g) Appeal 25 25 ' 25 LA (.,1\7.1-.'1'" E DE L'f:.TA" C') Any Ice paid under rub-rule (I) 1h;1l1 nut he rcflJnd~d unlc"~""; tht ur ant of PCI11llt '0 ~illk a well. 'rant of certificate (If regl'.tratlon or , OIl b 11)/) ~n,"' Of renewal of licence for sinking of wells fur ~xtractionltrarnp(Jrt of troundwatcr has been refused. ( ) Fee at the rate 5t ipulaicd under clause (e) of sub-rule (1) is payable. f:'lr obta ining duplicate copy of the permit. certificate ofregis'1ration or licence granted, if the original is defaced, damaged or 10$1.
(4) The fee payable under sub-rule (J) is subject to revision by the Groundwater Authority and such revision shall be notified in the official gazette as and when required. I,
15. Preservation of specimen of soil and other material excavated during sinking of wells.- (1) During inspection by the employee of the Groundwater Authority not below the rank of Technical Assistant, duly authorised to do so., where the employee is of the opinion that it is necessary to take specimens of such soils or other materials or of water of a well which is being sunk or has been sunk for the purpose of soil and chemical analysis. he may, after obtaining the approval of the Groundwater Authority by an order in writing, call upon the persons sinking the well, to-- .
(a) keep and preserve such quantity of soil excavated while sinking the well in separate polythene bags or such. other containers as may be specified in the order;
(b) keep and preserve such other material excavated while sinking the well in metal containers or such other containers as may be specified in the order; or
(c) keep and preserve such quantity of water drawn from the well. in such vessels as may be specified in the order.
(2) Within such time as may be specified in the order' the employee who has inspected the site shall call upon the person and obtain from him - 190 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT (PART-H the materials specified in clauses (a). (b) and (c) of sub-rule (1), after duly giving a receipt to the person, of the quantity of soil, water and other materials obtained from him. The officers shall' thereupon, in the presence of the person sinking the well, indicate clearly on the specimen, the name of the person, the location of the wen and such other particulars as may be deemed fit for proper idem ificat Ion.
(3) The officer shall thereafter with the approval of the Groundwater Authority forward the specimen to the notified laboratory for soil and chemical analysis.
(4) On receipt of the report of the chemical analysis from the laboratory, the officer shall submit 'such report alongwith his comments thereon to the Groundwater Authority for such further orders as may be deemed fit. 16_Appeals.- (1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Groundwater Authority, may, within thirty days from the date on which he receives the intimation of such order, prefer an appeal to the Government of Pondicherry. the appellate authority under the rule.
(2) The appeal under rule 16 shall be preferred in duplicate in the fonn of a memorandum setting forth concisely the grounds of objection to the order of the Groundwater Authority and shall be accompanied by a fee of twentyfive rupees in cash and a certified copy of the order of the Groundwater Authority.
(3) When an appeal is lodged, intimation of such appeal shall also be given to the Groundwater Authority simultaneously.
(4) The Government, after giving an opportunity to the party and after, .. such further enquiry, if any, as he/she may deem necessary, may confirm, varY~;~: or set aside the order of the Groundwater Authority and shalt make an ordef;:£~ .:~.I_-., accordingly within three months from the date of appeaL'· ,,~~t:~- '·-~~t·'!.: -:'~t~ ~T-)J PART-II] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 191 " luly FORM-J ials [See rule I I (1) ] son APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PERMIT TO SINK A WE.LL the per
1. (i) Name of the applicant (i i) Age in years
(iii) Father' s/Husband's name
(iv) Fu 11 address
(v) Telephone No.ter ::31 '1 Location:.....
(i) R.S.No.
(ii) Name of the village )', (iii) Name of the commune .. he
3. Whether required for a new well 1- , or rep iacernent well:
(i) If required for new well-
(a) Distance from the sea coast
(b) Distance from nearest- tubewell
(c) Purpose Ie I,
(d) Well details: Type I!'... • ~~~~::.' :::~:~, t;V;' , &§L :'~~1- Diameter Depth
(ii) If required for replacement well
(a) Details of existing well- Diameter Depth Power policy no. Actual discharge Type of the pump Horse power Agricu Iturel .Horticulturel Domestic/I ndustriall Other use. Dugwell/Dug-cumborewe ll/Tu bewe II ;, ".,~ ~..,. '_ '- - l. i fo. I "I· ~ ) 192 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-II Year of construction Registration No. of Groundwater Authority with date. Present condition
(b) Reason for replacement
4. If required for agriculture purpose- (i ) Status of the farmer Margmat farmer/ Small farmer/Big farmer. .,
(ii) Total extent of land owned
(iii) . Extent of land irrigated
(iv) Type of crop
5. If required for domestic purpose-
(i) Total number of persons
(ii) Total water requirement per day in 1itres/gallons.
6. If req u ired for industrial purpose-'
(i) Type of industry
(ii) No. of persons engaged .
(iii) Water requ ired for industrial purpose . Process Washing Cooling/Boiler Domestic and Sanitary Gardening
7. If the applicant is not the land-owner, whether the consent of the land-owner "'is. obtained. (Copy to be enclosed) DECLARA TION I, do hereby solemnly affirm and state that the information given in the above application is true and correct to the best of my know ledge and be lie f. I further declare that I am making this application in my capacity as and that I am competent and authorised to make this application and to verify it. Place: Dale: :.~, "~{." applicant. 6·:·'$:( I.;:~~~Signature of the --------~------~----------~~F I LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT ~/ Note: I.
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4. Permit No.: Incomplete application is liub le to bc rejected. The consent of the owner of the land (if such owner is not the Applkant) should invariably accompany the application. Permit will be issued on approval by competent authority within .60 days from the date of receipt of application on payment . of the prescribed fee. Separate perm it sh ould be obta ined for each we If., FORM-II [See ru Ie I J (2)] PERMIT TO SINK A WELL . With rcferenc~ to his/her application No oared , Thiru/ TIllt.. . .. wife of ": ". son/daughter/...................... resldlng at....... . granted permit to sink a well in R S N ": .... " ." '" '" IS hereby of '. 0 ". 10 ....... commune . , VIllage hOrticulture/domestic/industrial/~':h'~~" ;,'~~"'"'' region for agricu Iture/ to the following .~pecific(lt;ons:_,_ , conforming
(i) Type of well (i j) (i j i)
(iv)
(v)
(vi) (v ij) (viji) ( ix )
(x) Depth Diameter AqUifer to be tnpped H.P. of the motor pump to be installed. No. of hours to be operated Quantity of groundwater to be extracted per day. " p • I •• " • '0' '" '" .... " t , ••••• "" jIO ••••• '" .. •••• " •••• I • , •• , •••••••• -- n. I / FORM-III I I I I I [PAAT-II \ I I I I I I I I I I I I I, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I,I I I I I I I I I ISignature of the Chairman I \\1 ~ {II I \ I \ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I, I ':;-- I_""l IS~~:~:::~e:h:~::~~:n";~~\ 194 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT
2. This permit is also subject to the following conditions:-
(i) The permit holder should not deviate from the specifications regarding the well above-mentioned. The Groundwater Authority or any person duly authorised by it shall have the right to enter and inspect the place with such assistance as may be necessary to satisfy whether the conditions and restrictions specified in this permit are being complied with. (i i) '" II . '
(iii) The Groundwater Authority, for technical reasons, may alter. amend or vary the terms of the permit giving ] 5 days notice to the permit holder specifying the reasons.
(iv) . Any other conditions (to be specified) .. Place: Date = Groundwater Authority. [S,e e r u leI 1(3 ) ] REFUSAL TO GRANT OF PERMIT TO SINK A WELL With reference to his I her application No '.., dated . and personal hearing had on , Thiru I Tmt ,. son / daughter / wife of. residing at is hereby refused permit to sink a well in R.S. No................... in ........................... village of commune in . region for agriculture I horticulture I domestic I industrial /other use for the following reasons:- I.
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3. Place: Date: ---------------- ..... 1<)5l.A G AI"''',TTH DE LIET"T I,'OH M·_·' V (S{!C rule 12(1» APPLICATH)N F()1t CHANT ()F CERTIFICATF: ()P' r R F(. 1sT ItAT IoN lH. II:X IST I NGUS F. n. () F G R0 UNO W ATE R " .• \ , (1) (,' ) ( , 1 , ) ( IV)
(v) N ame of tho app 1icant Age in years Father' s/Husband ' s name Fu 11 address Telephone No.
2. Lo cat ion-e-
(1) R.S.No. (i i) Name of the village (i ii) Name of the commune
3. Details of the existing well-
(i) Type of the well Dugwell I Dug-cumborewe ll/Tu bewell
(ii) Diameter
(iii) Depth (i v) Power Policy No.
(v) Actual discharge
(vi) Type of the pump (v ii) Horse power 1 ( (v iii) No. of hours operated per day
(ix) Year of construction
4. Permit no. issued by Groundwater Authority with date, if any. S. Purpose for which used Agriculture/Domestic! Industrial/Transport I ~ \ 196 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [Pxsr-ll
6. If used for Agriculture purpoHc-
(i) Stat uS 0 f the fa r mer Marginal farmer/Small farmer/Big farmer
(ii) Total extent of land owned
(iii) Extent of land irrigated
(iv) Type of crop
7. I f used for domestic purpose-
(1) Total number of persons
(ii) Quantity of water pumped per day.
8. If used for industrial purpose-
(i) Type of industry (i i) No. of persons engaged (ii i) Quantity of water used for Process Washing Cooling/Boiler industrial purpose \ I Domestic and Sanitary Gardening
9. If water is to be used by transportation-
(i) Purpose (i i) By whom transported
(iii) From where transported (i v ) Mode of transport <. v) Registration No. of the transport vehicle.
(vi) Whether consent of the owner of the source obtained (copy to be enclosed).
10. I f the applicant is not the land-owner , whether the consent of the land-owner is obtained (copy to be enclosed) : -i'"! -- .. \.-A GAZETTE DE L'ETAT L. " do hereby so lernnly affirm and state at the inforrnation given in the above application is true and correct... h"" the best of my knowledge and belief. 1 further declare that I am making this. appl ication in my capacity as , and that I am competent and authorised to make this ~rp!icatlon and to verify it. FORM-V [See rule 12(2)) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR EXISTING USER OF GROUNDWATER Rtg'strati(Jn No.: Wi t h r e fe re nce to his/her application No , dated ." 01 •... , Thiru/ Tmt ' son/daughter/ W IIe o f res idin gat ......................: ... ~ ., , ~ i , i '.If'" ... , , , • , , " , , , •• , , , , , , • , ••• , f i~ hereby gr ante d c;crtificatc of registration recognising the use (Jf.. . (mention the type of well here) locatclf", , , .. , , .. , , . f (11 R c N ., '0' , VI "age 0 .• ">. 0." .., ". commune in """ "........................ ~'"'" , ,......... ..•dd. Pace: Da e .. I 'ot~:
1. I ...,..... I ... -'. - DECLARATION . Signature of the applicant . ~... t. .~ '_ ,. ~ " Incomplete application is liable to be rejected. The consent of the owner of the land / source of water (if such owner is not the applicant) should invariably accompany \ the application . Certificate will be issued on approval by competent authority with in 60 days from the date of receipt of application on payment of the prescribed fee. -L Separate certificate of registration should be obtained for each we l l. J Q 198 LA GAZETTE D'E L'ETAT [PART-II .. , ." .. , ." reg ion for agriculture/horticulture/domestic! industrial / trans.port / other use, conforming. to the foltowing spec ificat ion s:-
(i) Type of well
(ii) Depth ( iii) D ia IIIe t e r
(iv) Aquifer tapped
(v) Type of pump
(vi) H.P. of the motor pump installed {v i.i) No. of hours operated
(viii) Quantity of groundwater extracted per day. .
(ix) Quantity of groundwater got transported per day.
(x) (x i) (x ii)
2. (i j) , (iii) (i v)
(v) Place: Date :
(i) I This certificate is also subject to the following conditions:- j The certificate ho lder shou Id not dev iate from the sp ec ifications regarding the well above-mentioned. The Groundwater Authority or any person .duly authorised by it shan have the right to enter and inspect the place with such assistance as may be necessary to satisfy whether the conditions and restrictions specified in this certificate are be in g com p lie d w i t h . The Groundwater Authority, for technical reasons may alter, amend or vary the terms of certificate of registration giving 15 days notice to the certificate holder specifying the reasons. The certificate holder should maintain a register in Form-VJt. and should send a m o nrh ly report in Fonn-VlfI appended:~:,: Any other conditions (to be specified). ~:J\ ~:,.~:.r" r:·;';:"~':~I~:~ n\lII.;:.:. Signature of the Chairma)i~~;'j -:~':'W\;,·· Groundwater A uthor ity- :'<;;-":~,~~~'~,'.'. .;~-i'l.,;'~;:.. o.1l·'~ '--if'"1~ ': . -"~~ '..' . LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT . (:!...._ 199\RT-ll PART-II J .sric / FORM~VJ [See rule 12(3)] 'Ii Ing REFUSAL TO GRANT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR EXISTING USER OF GROUNDWATER With reference to his / her appl ication No , dated . and personal hearing had on , Thiru/Tlnt. son /daughter/wife of , residing at. is hereby refused certificate of registration recognising the use of ( mention the type or well here) in R.S. No : in · village of . commune in..... region for agriculture / horticulture / domestic I industrial/transport / other use, for the foIlow,ing reasons: , l. I 2.
3. Ifi- Place Date ed ce lef :te Signature of the Ch airman Groundwater Authority. .r, n d'.', ' .,J., ..'_. • I, ,~ ••.. :,'., " ~ FORM-VI! (A) REGISTER OF CONSUM [See rule 12(5)] , PTION OF GROUND WATER FROM WELL Purpose Permit No. Name of the user Address I'" '. ~i A Certificate ofRegist ti :ra Ion No . Permitted quantity .. Site location Water meter No (scale: Iunit ~ •• :: ) Energy meter No (scale; 1 unit .. ',,::: : .. ~..~~:..:) Sl. No. Date Water meIer reading l'~nitial Final Total water r-A-... Total From to hours consumption (in Ipd.) Energy meter reading r~------~------- Initial Final "\Total energy consumption (in kwh.) Remarks FORM-VII (A) [See rule 12(5)] REGISTER OF GROUNDWATER USED BY TRANSPORTATION Name of the user Address Purpose Certificate of Registration No. Permitted quantity Quantity transported__ .....A _ \ No. of Total Trip trips Qty, SI. Date Name and Licence No. address No. of the r licensee Qtyl \\ I:q )\.\ I \~ , I t \ Mode of Bill No. Amount Remarks transport and date paid ~ Type of Regn. vehicle No. Rs. r ~ C') > Nm -I -Im om r m ~ ~ Ir: ...... r» c» N tTl ~ ~ tT1 o tT1 r: trl· ~ ~ Name of the- user Address FORM-VIII (1\) [S('(' rule 12(5)J 1\IONTIILV REPOUT ON CONSlJMPTION OF GROUNOWATER FROM THE WELL FOI~ THE MONTIl OF ' . Purpose Permit No. Cert iIicate of Registrar ion No. Permjtter] quantity Site location Water meter No.: .. (scale: Iunit = ) Energy meter No .. (scale: Iunit= ) ---------- SI. No. -------- Dare Pumping hours ,---A--:-'\' ~ Total hours From 10 Water meter reading ( A.___--. Initial Final T6tal water consumption (in Ipd.) Energy meter reading Remarks..--__ .....A __. l~itia! Final Toa!inergy consumption (in kwh) Df:CLARi\TJON is true l ~d'~'~~~';~.~h'~'b~~~'~i:;~~d~~~~~o!!~femnlY ~ff!rm ~ndstateth3t the inf~nnati0n' given,rame.above report ca aci as . e ge and beheJ and: J filltil<.!r decJare: th.1t.l am mak' " thi".', •. P ty , , _ and ram c.Qmpetent and authori~d to """[.. .L' ..J mg.... I'C:lw..t: m my Place : ' ..,,,,,, ....e. ullS cep@rtanu te venfy it. .' ~ ~-- FORM--\I U1(B) [See rule 12(:-;)1 MONTHLYREPO~'rON QtOtJNDWATER CONSUMPTION B\,TRANSPORT:AnO~ FOR THE MONTH OF . r >- o >- N tTl -; -; tTl '0 CTI-, Purpose Certificate of Registration No. : ____ --------------------------------------Permi~edqu-a-n-ti~ty------------.------ ___ Mode of Name of the user Address SI. Date Name and Licence Quantity No. address No. tran~orted of the ( '\ licensee Qtyl No. of Total trip trips qty. I ,do hereby solemnly affirm and state that the information given in the above report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I further declare that 1 am making this report in my capacity as ..... , ..... , .... , .... .and I am competent and authorised to make this report and to verify it.• Place Date : transport (-~ Type of Regn. vehicle No. BillNo. Amount and, date pa id Remarks Rs, DECLARATION Signature of the user. 204 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-II FORM-IX [See rule 13(1)] APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENCE FOR SINKING OF WELLS FOR EXTRACTION/TRANSPORT OF GROUNDWATER
1. In
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) case of individual- Name of the applicant Age in years •Father's/Husband's name Fu 11 address Telephone No. In case of firm I company-
(a) Name of the company
(b) Name of the owner
(c) Address of the company
(d) Telephone No.
2. Purpose of licence Sinking of welllTransport of groundwater.
3. Nature of licence
4. If renewal, existing licence No. with date. : New/Renewal '"5. If for sinking of wells-
(a) Details of machinery and equipments :
(i) Drilling rig : Make Year of Regn. Ted purchase No. Nos.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii) Hand boreset A ir-cornpressor Electrical logger Lorry Tractor Others Y .. _1"'~~""'" . ,:~\~: .:I~~';" "'- _1~,~~~3~~~~, - ..:-: ", ..~'-. 'Z:-i--.~.,.. • .._t.o---. ~-'''"-~.... .~ I..------------------------------~--------~ ~ LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT 205PART-Hl
(b) No. of person employed with: their grades.
(c) No. of borewells constructed: so far (approximately).
6. If for transport of groundwater:-
(i) Purpose (i i) To and from where to be transported. Mode of transport( iii)
(iv) Registration No. of the transport vehicle. Quantity of water to be transported per trip. No. of trips per day
(v)
(vi) DECLARATION I, do hereby solemnly affirm and state that the information given in the above application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further declare that I am making this application in my capacity as and that I am .competent and authorised to make this application and to verify it. Place: Date : Signature of the applicant.
Note:
1. Incomplete application is liable to be rejected.
2. The consent of the owner of the company (if such owner is not the applicant) should invariably accompany the application.
3. Licence will be issued on approval by competent authority within 60 days from the date of receipt of application on payment of the prescribed fee. " i~~ _ ~.~""-' "'---. _ .. 'i ,. \ r 206 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT (PART-II FORM-' X(A) [See rule, ] 3(2)] LICENCE FOR SINKING OF WELLS FO'R EXTRACTION OF GROUNDWATER Licence No.: With reference to hislher application No , ,. , , dated, " Thiru/ Tmt.lM/s , son/daughter/wife of. ,., , , residing at , , is hereby granted new / renewal licence for sinking wells for extraction of groundwater in , region conforming to the following cond it ions:-
(i) The licence shall be in force for a period of month} years from the date of issue.
(ii) The well c o ns tru c.te d should be in conformation to the specifications in the permit, to sink a well to the beneficiary applicant.
(iii) The licence shall be kept at the drilling, site and shall be produced for inspection by the Inspecting Official designated for the purpose by the Groundwater Authority,.
(iv) Any change of name of person/firm/ownership indicated in the Ji.cence shall forthwith be reported to the Groundwater Authority within 15 days.
(v) The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Pondicherrr Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002 (Act No.2 of 2003) and the rules made thereunder for the time being in force. The licensee should maintain a register in Fo.rm-XlI and should send a monthly report in Form-XIII appended.
(vi )'
2. This licence is also subject to the following conditions:-
(i) (j.i) No well should be constructed- without a valid permit. ::'SF The licence holde r should not deviate from the ,condjtion.s-:=~: I :~ ..;;.,~~ abo ve -m e nt ion e d. .~",~.;'",,~~!i
PART-II] LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT
(iii) The Groundwater Authority or any person duly authorised by it shall have the right to enter and inspect the company 'with such assistance as may be necessary to satisfy whether the cond itions and restrictions specified in this Iicence are being complied with. (i v) The Groundwater Authority for technical reasons, may alter, amend or vary the terms of the licence giving 15 days notice to the licence holder specifying the reasons.
(v) Any other conditions (to be specified). • Place: Date: Signature of the Chairman Groundwater Authority. FORM-X(B) [See rule 13(2)] LICENCE FOR TRANSPORTAT'ION OF GROUNDWATER Licence No. : With reference to his/her application No , dated · , ,Thiru/ Tmt.lM/s ..- , son/daughter/ wife of. , , residing at. is hereby granted new / renewal licence for transportaion of groundwater for purpose using · vehicle with registration number In region conforming to the following conditions:-
(i) The total quantity of water transported should not exceed ...... l itres per day.
(ii) The licence shall be In force for a period of month/ years from the date of issue.
(iii) The we l.l used for drawal of groundwater for transportation purpose should be in conformation to the specification issued vide certificate of registration. issued to the users. J
(v),. _- 0 J ..... ! ~ (vi) ~, t • ___'" (
(vii) ~ _...-_- 208 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART-II
(iv) . h i I edThe licence shou Id always be kept In the ve IC e us for transport and shall be produced for verification by the Inspecting Official designated for the purpose by the Groundwater A uthority as and when required. Any change of name of person/firm/ownership indic ate d in the licence shall forthwith be reported to the Groundwater Authority within 15 days. The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Pondicherry Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002 (Act No.2 of 2003) and the rules made thereunder for the time being in force. The licensee should maintain a register in Form-XII and should send a monthly report in Form-XIII appended.
2. This licence is also subject to the following conditions:-
(i) No water should be used for transportation without a valid certificate of registration issued to the users.
(ii) The licence holder should not deviate from the conditions above-mentioned.
(iii) The Groundwater Authority or any person duly authorised by it shall have the right to enter and inspect the company with such assistance as may be necessary to satisfy whether the conditions and restrictions specified in this licence are being complied with.
(iv) The Groundwater Authority, for technical reasons, may alter, amend or vary the terms of the licence giving 15 days notice to the licence holder specifying the reasons.
(v) The drawal and transport of groundwater under this licence sha l] not interfere with the normal activities of the locality nor should it cause any traffic hazard.
(vi) Any other conditions (to be specified). Place: Date; Signature of the Chairman Groundwater Authority. 7, ()'J , ,~ d J\ I 'ITT ,. I'll, r.' J (I' ,,_J_I' _.,.,.. __ ---"....,......-.--- .... 1t"tU~1 XI IS",' "1111, Irl((,)1 • N.",,-,IS ,H. 'It) t;ItA NT 0 II I,I(.'II.NC If, 1"0'( f;' N K IN(; o« "'l\ 1.IASrrn ANS ••() ItT () If (~'(.) (J NJ) W A 'f Ii: I( \\'ith l~f"r"nco to haN IllOr nppllcutlon Nu ,," .,,,dated, """,,,,,' and he :I,d"It had ou "" , .. , Th Iw/Tml. /M/~ " ".. "on/ d3\l~htt.~r!wifc ('If rcsidlng at ··· ., il$ hereby ITfusC'd the grunt of licence for sinking wells / transport of groundwater In..: . region for the following reasons:-......... , l.
2.,
3. Place: Date : Signature of the Chairman Groundwater Authority. \ ( /..,__- - '-../, , .. I •. .. ".. FORM-XII (A) [See rule J 3(8) ] REGJ~TER OF WELLS CONSTRUCTED Licence No. Date Name and Village Permit PurpoSt Dateaddress lind No of con- of con-M the RS No structlon OWner structlon Well details ~ Type Depth Dia Aquifer tapped Pump derails ~ Type H.P Discharge Bill No. and date ... e~c E <: Rs. FORM-XII (8) [SeeruJe 13(8)] REGISTER OF TRANSPORTATION OF GROUNDWATER Name and address ,f the R S.No. Bill No. Amount To where Quantity Mode of and transported transport trans port date ~ ~- ~ <II " "'"...., QIY Location Purpose Qtyl No. of TOlal TYlle Regn. E u perrmtted Trip tnps qty. of No. ~ vehicle Rs. SI. Details of borewell No. from where transported ---------~---------r and village of Regn No. owner I ... ~ o e-» a :> N CT1 -:i -:i CT1 o CT1 em ~ -:i -0 ;> q.--...... FORM-XIII (A) [See rule 13(8)J MONTHLY REPORT ON DETAlLS OF WELLS CONSTRUCfED FOR THE MONTHOF " .. Name of the licensee Licence No. Date of issue of licence : SI Name and Village Perrmt Purpose of Date of Well details Pump details BillNo address and No. construction construction A "'\ ~ No.and .. VIr c .:.oi... of the R.S.No. Type Depth Dia Aquifer Type HP Discharge date :::I ..0 ee v owner -e ~ Rs. DECLARATION I , do hereby solemnly affirm and state that the information given in the above report is true and COrrect to the best of my knowledge and belief and I further declare that Iam making this report in my capacity as '" .and Iam competent and authorised to make this report and to verify it. Place : Date : _-::-::..._<: . -=-:' Signature 0/ the licensee. t"'" >Mode of Bill Amount 0transport No. > ~ and VI N .:.oi mType Regn. ; -idate E -i~of No. IX m vehicle 0 ttl Rs. t"'" t"Ii ~ -i MONTHLY FORM....,....XlII (B) (See rule 13(8)] . OUNDWATER FORTHE MONTH OF ..REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION OF GR Narne of the licensee Licence No Date of issue of licence SI. Details of borewell To where transported ~ Location Purpose Quantity transported ~ Qtyl No. of Total trip trips qty. from where transported -------~ ~ Name (nd R.S Certificate Quantity address No. and of Regn. permitted of the village No. No. owner I l \ i DECLARATION do hereby solemnly affirm and state that the information given in the above I "~"b"';' fmy knowledge and belief and Ifurther declare that Iam making this reportreport is true and correct to tees 0 d ify . " nd Iam competent and authorised to make this report an to ven It.10 my capacity as a ,Place Date Signature of the licensee. (By order of the Lieutenant-Governor) G. MALARKANNAN, Under Secretary to Government (Agri.). 'l:. . -N ",""" .