Section 9, Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 [S2K-XK3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 5 June 2003 by No. 2409/2003 [N13-0AQ].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Board may, by order in writing, direct any operator of a water supply scheme to take such measures in relation to the operation of a water supply scheme as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Board: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 [S2KXCR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act
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prescribed: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 [S2KXCR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (18)
Standing Order No. 2867/2017 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 5th August, 2017 on the extraction of ground water [C11-M2Z], 5 August 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2106/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 9th February, 2026 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C14-EZA], 9 February 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3618/2024 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 24th July, 2024 on the operation of a lift irrigation scheme [C18-1J6], 24 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3005/2011 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 28th February, 2011 on the sinking of a tube well [C16-VY6], 28 February 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 962/2014 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 22nd May, 2014 on the maintenance of a dam [C15-7KV], 22 May 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1043/2007 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th September, 2007 on the sinking of a tube well [C1A-E1C], 13 September 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1786/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 25th July, 2026 on the maintenance of a dam [C1A-9A6], 25 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2733/2020 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th July, 2020 on fishing in a reservoir [C1F-8C3], 13 July 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4214/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 7th February, 2019 on the use of water [C1D-7MZ], 7 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1195/2018 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 14th October, 2018 on fishing in a reservoir [C1D-6PZ], 14 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 74/2008 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 23rd July, 2008 on the treatment of sewage [C1C-CJJ], 23 July 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4428/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 12th January, 2022 on the operation of a lift irrigation scheme [C1H-BF2], 12 January 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 679/2017 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd November, 2017 on the execution of canal works [C1G-ZFG], 3 November 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1322/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 1st August, 2026 on the sinking of a tube well [C1Q-KMB], 1 August 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3033/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd February, 2010 on the maintenance of a dam [C1J-685], 2 February 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2481/2024 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th July, 2024 on the operation of a lift irrigation scheme [C1K-FGS], 17 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4973/2010 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th March, 2010 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C1M-4SZ], 20 March 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4102/2023 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 4th March, 2023 on the execution of canal works [C1N-7KF], 4 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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