(1) Every order under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 13 shall be served:-
(a) by giving or tendering the order of notice or by sending it by post to the user for whom it is intended, or
(b) if such user cannot be found, by affixing the order of notices on some conspicuous part of his last known abode or place of business or by giving or tendering the order of notice to some adult member or servant of his family or by affixing on some conspicuous part of the land or building in which the well is being sunk.
(2) Where the person on whom an order or a notice is to be served is a minor, service upon his guardian in the manner provided in subsection (1), shall be deemed to be service upon the minor.
Bar to claim compensation
15. No person shall be entitled to claim any damages or compensation from the Government or Authority for any loss sustained by him by virtue of any action taken under this Act.
Delegation of powers and duties
16. The Authority may, by general or special order in writing direct that all or any of the powers and duties which may be exercised or discharged by it shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions and with such terms and conditions, if any, as may be specified in its order, be exercised or discharged also by any Municipality, Panchayat, Institution or any employee of the Authority specified in this behalf in the order.
members and employees of the ground water authority to be public servants
17. All members and employees of the Authority shall, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
Protection against action taken in good faith
18. No prosecution, suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted\ against the Government, the Authority or any other officer of the Government or any member or other employees of the Authority for anything done or intended to be done in good faith, under this Act, or the rules made thereunder.
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