Policies, Laws and Regulations

Rainwater harvesting in urban areas of Karnataka (Government of Karnataka) - Draft policy (2006)
A document for conserving rainwater and facilitating rainwater harvesting in urban areas of Karnataka with a view to conserve depleting groundwater resources. Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 10:16 PM

The Rainwater Harvesting Policy (2006) for Karnataka state has evolved out of the need for conserving rainwater and providing facilities for rainwater harvesting, in the context of the growing rate of urbanisation in the state and the rapid depletion of groundwater resources, leading to a water crisis.

The objective of the urban rainwater harvesting policy is to ensure that the available water is put to best possible use in the state by encouraging involvement of  multiple level of stakeholders such  as government and private institutions as well as  citizens, in the appropriate management of rainwater.

Model muncipal law - Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (2003)
A document that details the Model municipal law and includes details of municipal revenue, urban environmental infrastructure & services, management, health & safety, regulations, powers, procedures and penalties to be imposed. Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 10:08 PM

 This document includes the details of the Model Municipal Law and includes the details of :

The document includes the details of the Model Municipal Law and includes the detailsof :
The constitution and the government
Municipal revenue
Urban environmental infrastructure and services
Urban environmental management, community health and public safety
Regulatory jurisdiction
Powers, proceedures, offences and penaltiesThe document includes the details of the Model Municipal Law and includes the details of :

Environmental impact assessment - Notification and amendment (2006) - Ministry of Environment and Forests
This document published by the Ministry of Environment and Forests is a draft notification published in 2006 under sub-rule (3) of Rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 that imposes certain restrictions and prohibitions on new projects or activities, or on the expansion or modernisation of existing projects or activities based on their potential environmental impacts as indicated in the Schedule to the notification, being undertaken in any part of India. Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 10:01 PM

The document emphasises the need for taking prior environmental clearance in case of new projects or activities or expansion of already existing activities in accordance with the objectives of National Environment Policy that has approved by the Union Cabinet on 18th May, 2006 and the procedure specified in the notification, by the Central Government or the State or Union territory Level.

The Karnataka Muncipal Corporation Act (1976)
A document that gives a detailed description of the terminology used, establishment, power and functions of the corporation & municipal authorities, the election procedures, taxation finance, property, rules, bye laws, and licenses, fees & penalties to be issued Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 05:08 PM

The document describes the details of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act and includes: 

  • The short title, extent and commencement
  • Definitions
  • Details of the establishment of the corporation
  • Municipal authorities
  • Elections
  • Powers and functions of the corporation and other authorities
  • Proceedure of corporation and committees
The Karnataka groundwater (regulation and control of development and management) bill (2009)
This document is about the bill brought by the Government of Karnataka to regulate and manage groundwater and other issues concerned. Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 04:09 PM

This document from the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Karnataka site is a bill to regulate, and control the development and management of groundwater and matters connected therewith. The document is divided into the following chapters:

Consultation meeting with Panchayati Raj Institution representatives on review of the National Water Policy
Our National Water Policy should be truly a National Policy says Shri Salman Khurshid. Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 12:43 PM

Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of Water Resources, inaugurated the first Consultation Meeting with the representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on review of the National Water Policy at Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute (WALAMTARI), Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion he said that our National Water Policy should be truly a National Policywith full participation of all throughout the country. He called upon the elected representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to provide specific feedback on the centre’s role in water management from conflict resolution to co-operative development and on the ownership issue of groundwater. Shri Vincent H. Pala, Minister of State for Water Resources, briefed the elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions about the consultation process undertaken by the Ministry of Water Resources for review of National Water Policy.

The consultative committee of the Ministry of Water Resources discusses the role and functions of Central Water Commission - PIB Release
The role and functions of Central Water Commission, specially with regards to implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) were discussed Posted on 30 May, 2011 03:25 PM

The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources met recently under the Chairmanship of Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of Water Resources. Minister of State for Water Resources, Shri Vincent H. Pala was also present along with the secretary and other senior officers of the Ministry. 

The Goa sewerage system and sanitation services management act - Government of Goa
This document describes the details of the Goa Sewerage System and Sanitation Services Management Act. Posted on 20 May, 2011 04:26 PM

This document describes the Goa Sewerage System and Sanitation Services Management Act and includes:

Short title, extent and commencement
Definitions of the terms used in the Act
Management of sewerage system and sanitation services
Prohibition of nuisance
Exemptions
Taking over sewerage systems and sanitation facilities developed by other
Dispute Redressal Authority
Appeal
Offences and penalties
Act to have effect in addition to other Acts
Protection of action taken in good faith
Power to make rules

The Karnataka town and country planning and certain other laws (Amendment) bill - Karnataka Legislative Assembly
This document by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly describes the Karnataka Town and Country Planning and Certain Other Laws Bill, 2004. Posted on 13 May, 2011 10:34 AM

This document describes the Karnataka Town and Country Planning and Certain Other Laws Bill, 2004 and includes:

An analysis of West Bengal Ground Water Resources (Management, Control and Regulation) Act 2005
West Bengal's good groundwater resources have not spared it from overexploitation in certain districts. Posted on 11 May, 2011 02:17 PM

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