NAGPUR: In a decisive move to counter rapidly depleting groundwater reserves, the Nagpur district administration has clamped an immediate, district-wide ban on the drilling of new borewells and tube wells. According to an exclusive ground report by nagpursuperfastnews.com, the strict regulatory measures have been invoked under the Disaster Management Act, extending across both urban municipal limits and rural jurisdictions to preempt severe water scarcity crises.
The directive comes in the wake of alarming data regarding the city’s sinking water table, prompting authorities to take emergency preventative action.
Key Highlights of the Nagpur Borewell Ban Order:
* Strictly Prohibited: The excavation of any new borewells, tube wells, and the unauthorized deepening of existing structures.
* What Remains Permitted: Regular extraction and daily household or commercial usage of already functional, existing borewells are not restricted under this order.
* Vital Exemptions: Government-sanctioned infrastructure projects and emergency initiatives specifically aimed at mitigating public water scarcity are exempt. However, contractors must possess valid paperwork, formal work orders, and prior statutory permissions.
* Timeline: The ban comes into force with immediate effect and will remain absolute until further official notifications are issued by the district collectorate.
Strict Enforcement & Legal Penalties
To ensure complete compliance on the ground, multi-departmental teams comprising Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs), Tahsildars, local municipal bodies, the local police force, and the Groundwater Survey and Development Agency (GSDA) have been mandated to conduct rigorous joint inspections.
As highlighted in ongoing coverage by nagpursuperfastnews.com, authorities have issued a stern warning: any individual or entity found violating the order or obstructing officials during enforcement will face severe legal consequences under Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, alongside other applicable penal provisions. Furthermore, local self-government bodies have been instructed to prominently display the prohibition notices on public boards and official municipal websites to maximize citizen awareness.
What Lies Ahead
With the summer season posing heightened risks to water reserves, civic activists and local bodies have welcomed the step, emphasizing the urgent need for groundwater recharge. For continuous updates, expert insights, and live ground reports on the developing water scenario, stay tuned to nagpursuperfastnews.com.
