Section 18 in Andhra Pradesh Water, Land And Trees Rules, 2004
18. Prohibition of water contamination.
- The Authority shall restrict, regulate and prohibit storage and disposal of effluents by any person or industry, local body or aqua culture farm into any stream or well or sewer or on land to prevent and control contamination of ground water. The Authority may pass orders suo-motu or based on representations received from public and after providing an opportunity to be heard to the affected parties and recording reasons in writing.
