Section 9, Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 [S2M-RBZ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 August 2009.
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, Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 [S2MR41] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act
Board: 279 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 [S2MR41] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (8)
Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) (Permit Control) Order, 2026 [N15-7AY], 22 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 438/2013 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 20th January, 2013 on the drawing of water from a river [C11-7NJ], 20 January 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1227/2012 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th November, 2012 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C1A-V7Y], 15 November 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4810/2016 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 12th February, 2016 on the treatment of sewage [C1C-ZA1], 12 February 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2839/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 26th October, 2015 on the maintenance of a dam [C1G-SKN], 26 October 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1914/2012 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th January, 2012 on the bottling of water [C1G-FWS], 15 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2327/2016 of the Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 18th May, 2016 on the drawing of water from a river [C1P-J42], 18 May 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1975/2022 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 21st February, 2022 on the extraction of ground water [C1N-4G5], 21 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009 (Maharashtra Act 26 of 2009), the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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