Section 28 of The Uttar Pradesh Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Act, 2019 — Ban on direct recharging from open areas into the aquifers
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- (1)In the process of Artificial Recharge to Ground Water from rain water (except from rooftop) falling on open land, ground, roads (paved/unpaved), agricultural farms shall not be allowed for direct recharging into the aquifers through recharge well, bore well, recharge shaft, injection well etc. (2)Any person who contravenes the provision of sub-section-(1) shall be liable to be punished under sub-section (2) of section 39.