The Maharashtra Government on Tuesday banned digging of borewell below 200 feet in view of the acute water crisis in the State. Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Babanrao lonikar said on Tuesday any violation will invite action under the 'Maharashtra Groundwater Development and Management Act' where violators may face fine or even imprisonment. "The Maharashtra Groundwater Development and Management Act has to be implemented strictly due to the severe drought conditions prevalent and the depleting water stock. We have spoken to all senior officials and decided to ban the digging of borewells below 200 feet," lonikar told reporters here.