Section 2(j) in The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
(j)"well" means a well sunk for the search or extraction of ground water by person or persons except by the authorised Officials of the State or Central Government's, for carrying out scientific investigations, exploration, development or management work for the survey and assessment of ground water resources and includes open well, dug well, sunk well, bore well, tube well, tank, pond, dug-cum-bore well, filter point, collector well and infiltration gallery.
