The Government of Goa on September 12, 2024, issued the Goa Irrigation (Amendment) Act, 2024, to further amend the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973.
The following has been stated:
• After section 85, which states “Obstruction to be removed and damage repaired”, the following section shall be inserted, namely:
“85A. Obligation of the Bulk user of Water: Every Bulk user of water shall treat sewage, before its release, by adopting the standards as specified by the Goa State Pollution Control Board, failing which, he shall be charged a penalty of Rs. 10/- per cubic meter of water supplied to him or part thereof.”.
This notification will come into force at once.
[Notification No 7/13/2024-LA-157]
