Haryana offers late-fee relief for groundwater extraction regularisation until Nov 30

Panchkula, Oct 23 (UNI) The Haryana Water Resources (Conservation, Regulation and Management) Authority (HWRA) has decided to provide special relief in late fees until November 30, to facilitate the regularisation of groundwater extraction by industrial, infrastructure and mining projects in the state. According to a government official, the decision aims to encourage compliance with groundwater regulations and facilitate project proponents in obtaining the requisite permissions. Constituted under the Haryana Water Resources (Conservation, Regulation and Management) Authority Act, 2020, the authority regulates the use of groundwater and surface water in Haryana. Under the applicable guidelines, industries, infrastructure projects, and mining units…