Digging of new bore-wells with purpose other than drinking water has been prohibited in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh.
As a move to ensure availability of potable water, District Collector Dhananjay Dewangan has declared Kabirdham district as drought-prone under the provisions of ‘Chhattisgarh Peyajal Parirakshan Adhiniyam’ from February till onset of monsoon.
As per the provisions of ‘Chhattisgarh Peyajal Parirakshan Adhiniyam’, without prior permission from concerned officer digging of bore-well and mining with purpose other than drinking water will not be allowed in the district.
While, the directive would not be applied to the Public Health Engineering Department, municipal council and also the nagar panchayats but these bodies have to provide information in this regard to authorised officials, he said.
As per information received, Additional Collector has been appointed as authorized officer to deal with the matter under limits of Kawardha Municipal Council.
Similarly, Sub Divisional Officers (Revenue) have been appointed to look over the matter in areas under their respective sub divisions.
Anyone violating the provision of ‘Chhattisgarh Peyajal Parirakshan Adhiniyam’ would be dealt sternly, said officials.