The Bihar groundwater (regulation and control of development and management) act (2006)

The act aims to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater in Bihar
21 May 2009
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This document from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) site is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Preliminary

  • Short title, extent and commencement
  • Definitions

Chapter 2: Establishment of a groundwater authority

  • Staff of the authority
  • Powers to notify areas to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater
  • Grant of permit to extract and use groundwater in the notified area
  • Registration of existing users in the notified area
  • Registration of drilling agencies
  • Power to alter, amend or vary the terms of the permit/certification of registration
  • Cancellation of permit/certificate of registration
  • Powers of the authority
  • Services of orders
  • Bar to claim compensation
  • Delegation of powers and duties
  • Members and employees of the groundwater authority to be public servants
  • Protection against action taken in good faith
  • Cognizance and trial of offences

Chapter 3: Rainwater harvesting for groundwater recharge

Chapter 4: Miscellaneous

  • Power to remove difficulties
  • Offences and penalties
  • Compounding of offences
  • Offences by companies
  • Appeals
  • Power to make rules

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