The Government of Goa on July 21, 2023, notified that the Goa Ground Water Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2022 to further amend the Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002.
The following has been amended-
•In section 17 of the Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002, in clause (B), for item (ii), the “(ii) for the second and subsequent offence, with fine which may extend upto rupees ten thousand, every time and the well shall be sealed by the Ground Water Officer.” item shall be substituted.
[Notification No. 7/35/2022-LA]