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Section 31. Prohibit or limit use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, etc.
The Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2009.
Act no. XXVI of 20132013In forceMaharashtra (State Act)
31. Prohibit or limit use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, etc.— (1) The Watershed Water Resources Committee shall recommend to the District Authority to control the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, to regulate the disposal, burial or injection of waste, industrial effluent and to protect the quality of groundwater. (2) On such recommendation the District Authority, after ascertaining the facts, shall take necessary measures with the help of the concerned Government Authorities, Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti or urban local body.