If, any existing well, within the area of influence, in the notified and non-notified areas or in the notified area other than an area of influence, is found to be adversely affecting any Public Drinking Water Source, the District Authority may, after ascertaining the views of the Watershed Water Resources Committee and Panchayat, and on the technical advice of the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force having regard to the quantum and pattern of rainfall and any other relevant factors, and after giving its owner a reasonable opportunity of being heard, by an order, prohibit the extraction of water from such well for a reasonable period, in the manner as may be prescribed.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · State Groundwater Authority.Section 4 · Powers to notify areas to regulate development and management of groundwater.Section 5 · Powers to de-notify areas.Section 6 · Protection of water quality.Section 7 · Registration of well owners in State.Section 8 · Prohibition of drilling of deep-wells, withdrawal of groundwater from existing deep-well and provision for levy of cess.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 19 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.