Standing Order No. 4705/2008 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th July, 2008 on the drawing of water from a river [C14-R11]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4705/2008
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, dated the 12th July, 2008
STANDING ORDER
To
All Executive Engineers,
Subject: The drawing of water from a river by riparian owners under the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 31 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the drawing of water from a river by riparian owners.
2. The matter has been examined. Every riparian owner carrying on the drawing of water from a river shall make an application in Form B to the Government of Kerala within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees.
3. The Executive Engineer shall ensure that tube well is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Kerala within sixty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 31 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Kerala Act 31 of 2003) [S2M-0TQ]. Vires verified.
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