Section 5(3) in The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
(3)No person shall sink a well in a Scheduled area unless he has obtained permission in this behalf from the Ground Water Officer. Any person desirous of sinking a well shall apply, in the prescribed form and manner, to the Ground Water Officer for grant of permission and shall not proceed with any activity connected with sinking of the well unless permission is granted to him by the Ground Water Officer.
