Standing Order No. 3425/2023 of the Tourism Department, Government of Rajasthan dated 17th February, 2023 on the sinking of a tube well [C1K-A8R]

Standing Order No. 3425/2023

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

Tourism Department, Government of Rajasthan

Jaipur, dated the 17th February, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Ground Water Officers,

Subject: The sinking of a tube well by owners of a tube well under the Rajasthan Irrigation and Drainage Act, 1954, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Rajasthan Irrigation and Drainage Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act 21 of 1954), the Tourism Department, Government of Rajasthan 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 sinking of a tube well by owners of a tube well.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a tube well carrying on the sinking of a tube well shall make an application in Form D to the Tribunal within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Ground Water Officer shall ensure that source of water is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tribunal within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Tourism Department, Government of Rajasthan.

(Secretary to Government)