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’‘झारखÖड सतहȣ जलावंटन Ǔनयम-2023 “(Jharkhand Surface Water

Allocation Rules-2023) एवं इस Ǔनयम के तहत झारखÖड सतहȣ जलावंटन

एकरारनामा (Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Agreement – Form-A,

Form-B) एवं सरकारȣ ĤǓतçठानɉ, नगर Ǔनगम, Ǔनजी एवं सरकारȣ शै¢ͨणक संèथानɉ

को àयूǓनͧसपल उपयोग के ͧलए जलावंटन आवेदन पğ (Form-C) के संबंध मɅ ।

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राÏयǑहत मɅ तीĭ औɮयोͬगकȧकरण, Employment Generation, Ease of Doing

Business (EoDB) को Úयान मɅ रखते हुए एक सरल एवं तक[ सàमत Þसतहȣ जलावंटन

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Ǔनयम - 2023Þ (Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules-2023) एवं इस Ǔनयम

के तहत झारखÖड सतहȣ जलावंटन एकरारनामा (Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation

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Ǔनजी संèथानɉ, पेयजल एवं èवÍछता ͪवभाग, नगर Ǔनगम/Ǔनकाय के ͧलए तथा Form-C-

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झारखÖडगजट(असाधारण) गुǽवार, 24 अÈटूबर, 2024

“Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules, 2023”

INDEX

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement ............................................................................... 5

2. Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 5

3. Surface Water Allocation to the industrial /commercial organisations .................................. 6

A. Water Allocation Procedure……………………………………………………………... 6

B. Commitment Charges…………………………………………………………………… 8

C. Modification of Agreement……………………………………………………………… 8

D. Renewal of Agreement…………………………………………………………………... 8

4. Water Allocation for Municipal/ Rural Drinking Water ....................................................... 9

5. Water Withdrawal Management ........................................................................................ 10

(1) Construction and Maintenance of Intake Well and Appurtenants

(2) Installation of metering and other devices……………………………………………… 10

(3) Water withdrawal period from river……………………………………………………. 10

(4) Access Right of the Officers of Department……………………………………………. 10

(5) Penalty for Violation of Agreement…………………………………………………….. 11

(6) Penal Action for Illegal Withdrawal……………………………………………………. 11

(7) Recovery………………………………………………………………………………… 11

Water Tariff .................................................................................................................... 11

7. Dispute Resolution-cum-Waiver Committee ..................................................................... 12

8. The Arbitration .................................................................................................................. 12

9. Power to the State Government .......................................................................................... 12

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“Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules, 2023”

In exercise of the powers conferred to The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (adopted) under section 115(1),

the Governor of Jharkhand hereby makes the following rules-

Introduction

Jharkhand state is rich in minerals and there is vast potential for industrialisation across

various parts of the State to increase opportunities of employment for better livelihood as well

as to increase the GDP of the State. With this endeavour, state in past has arranged mega

events wherein from across the country, the industrial commercial organisations were invited

to explore their possibilities for setup industries in the state and consequently number of

MoUs have been signed with the State. Water is essential commodity for setup of industries.

Providing municipal water to rural/urban populations of Jharkhand is also of utmost

importance. As a part of this endeavour, the industrial/commercial organisations are allowed

to draw water from surface sources during operation of the industries/plants or commercial

activities. To address the need for a uniform set of guidelines and an appropriate mechanism

to regulate water allocation and its renewal, this rule has been framed.

Short Title, Extent and Commencement

(1)

This rule shall be called “Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules, 2023”

(2)

It shall come into force from the date of publication in Gazette Notification.

(3)

It extends to the whole state of Jharkhand.

Definitions

In this rule otherwise stated the following shall mean:-

(a)

"Agreement" means Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Agreement (JSWAA) in prescribed

format;

(b)

"Commitment Charges" means charges levied on unutilised quantity of allocated water to an

industrial/commercial organisation;

(c)

"CDO" means Chief Engineer, Design Master Planning & Hydrology, Ranchi;

(d)

"Department" means Water Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand;

(e)

"Departmental Secretary" means Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary of

Water Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand;

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(f)

"Designated Authority" means Zonal Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Govt.

of Jharkhand or his authorised representative;

(g)

"DoI" means Department of Industries, Govt. Of Jharkhand;

(h)

"GoJ" means Government of Jharkhand;

(i)

"Surface Water" means any body of water above ground including streams, river, reservoir,

canal, streams etc.

(j)

"Notification" means notifying the policy in official gazette of Govt. of Jharkhand;

(k)

"Rules" means Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules 2023;

(l)

"Renewal" means renewal of agreement.

(m)

"Modification" means reduction/enhancement in quantity of allocated water.

(n)

"Water Allocation Committee (WAC)" means committee formed by the ‘Water Resources

Department’ to look in to water allocation and related matters, and give its recommendation;

(o)

"Dam" means a barrier constructed across a river/streams to hold back water and raise its

level, forming a reservoir;

(p)

"River" means a natural flowing stream;

(q)

"Regulated Flow" means controlled flow of water through channel/rivers by some suitable

mechanism across the channel;

(r)

"Unregulated Flow" means uncontrolled flow of water in natural streams/ rivers;

(s)

"Private Dam" means a dam constructed by other than State Government;

(t)

"CWC" means Central Water Commission;

(u)

"NGT" means National Green Tribunal;

(v)

"Lean Period" means December – May when natural flows are at their lowest.

(w)

"Act" means Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (adopted by State of Jharkhand).

Words and expressions used and not defined herein shall have the same meaning as are

assigned to them in the Rule.

Surface Water Allocation to the industrial /commercial organisations

Water Allocation Procedure

(i)

The surface water allocation to the industrial/commercial organisation shall be based upon

their requirement and online application to Department for allocation of water justifying their

demand from surface sources (river/nala/stream/reservoir/downstream of reservoir/canal). For

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allocation

water

for

industrial/commercial/municipal

use

the

applicant

industrial/commercial organisations shall apply online through single window portal

[https://advantage.jharkhand.gov.in] enclosing all necessary documents such as index map

showing latitude & longitude of source point, MoU executed with the Govt. Of Jharkhand

with full details of quantity of water requirement along with a non-refundable application fee

of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand). The applicant industrial/commercial organisation

shall clearly mention the purpose of water allocation as industrial/commercial and municipal

use so that water tariff can be levied accordingly. The applicant shall also indicate in the

application the period of construction and period in which operation of the industries/plants

are expected to start.

(ii)

The department shall forward the application to the Chief Engineer, Design, Master Planning

and Hydrology, Ranchi hereinafter called CDO for feasibility analysis regarding availability

of water and other technical parameters at proposed water drawl site. The CDO shall give its

re-commendation to Water Allocation Committee (WAC).

(iii)

The application duly recommended by CDO shall be put up before the Water Allocation

Committee constituted at the level of Water Resources Department which comprises of the

representatives of Department of Industries, Department of Energy, Department of Mines and

Geology, Urban Development and Housing Department and Officers of Water Resources

Department under chairmanship of Engineer-in-Chief-1, WRD.

(iv)

The application shall be examined by Water Allocation Committee (WAC) and based upon

its recommendation; the approval of the Department shall be obtained and followed by

issuance of concurrence letter. The meeting of WAC shall be held monthly or as and when

required.

(v)

The initial allocation of water shall be for a period of 10 (ten) years for all

industrial/commercial organisations.

(vi)

Upon approval, the applicant industrial/commercial organisation shall have to sign the

agreement in “Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Agreement (JSWAA) - Form A”

within a period of 60 (sixty) days from the date of concurrence order of water allocation,

failing which the water allocation will be cancelled and applicant shall have to apply afresh

for water allocation if required.

(vii)

The industrial/commercial organisations shall have to produce water withdrawal schedule

during the signing of the agreement which will be the part of Agreement.

(viii)

Water tariff shall be payable to the Government against the supply of water based on the

latest water tariff notification issued from time to time by the department.

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(ix)

Delay Payment Surcharge (DPS) as notified in latest water tariff notification shall also be

levied, if payment is not made in specified time.

(x)

No water shall be drawn without permission of Water Resources Department. If such cases

are found, it shall be treated as illegal act and accordingly legal action shall be taken by the

department as per the prevalent law.

(xi)

If there are any anomalies in existing agreements, then provisions of these rules shall govern.

Commitment Charges

During the agreement period, if the Industrial /commercial organisation fails to consume

allocated water in such case they shall have to pay commitment charge at the rate of 10% of

unutilised water per annum as per agreement. A variation of 10% of the scheduled drawl shall

be allowed without any commitment charge, however if unutilised quantity of water per

annum is more than 10% of allocated water, it will attract commitment charge on total

unutilised quantity of water.

Modification of Agreement

(i)

In case, the Industrial/commercial organisations intend to modify the allocated quantity of

water due to a valid reason, application shall be submitted online through portal

https://advantage.jharkhand.gov.in to the department in advance, at least 3 (three) months

before intended date of modification.

(ii)

Modification in the quantity/drawal schedule of water allocated to the industrial/commercial

organisation shall be considered only after clearance of all prior dues. Enhancement proposal

will go through entire water allocation process.

(iii)

In case more than 20% of allocated water during last 2 (two) years of proposed drawal

schedule remains unutilised, the department will be at liberty to initiate process to reduce the

allocated quantity of water.

Renewal of Agreement

(i)

There shall be a provision of renewal of agreement after the expiry of agreement. Renewal of

agreement shall be considered only after clearance of all prior dues on the date of application.

In case pending due to any dispute which is pending before the dispute resolution-cum-waiver

committee or any appropriate authority/court then the dues amount shall not be taken into

account for consideration for renewal of agreement. Industrial/commercial organisation shall

apply online through portal https://advantage.jharkhand.gov.in at least 3 (three) months

before the expiry of the agreement along with renewal application fee of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees

Ten Thousand only) which shall be non-refundable.

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(ii)

Agreement shall be renewed for further 10 (ten) years with the approval of the departmental

Secretary.

(iii)

In case, the Industrial/Commercial organisation has not made any formal request for renewal,

a notice will be sent to the industrial/commercial organisation upon expiry of the agreement,

in case no response is received within 30 days water allocation will be cancelled.

(iv)

The renewal of all existing agreements shall be executed in the agreement notified under the

provision of this rule.

4. Water Allocation for Municipal/ Rural Drinking Water

(1)

Water

allocation

for

Municipal

use

different

Government

organisations/Departments/Municipal

Corporations/Public

Private

Educational

Institutions/Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation/ Notified Area Committee/ Urban

Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/ other government institutions shall be processed

through an offline application in Form – C.

(2)

In case of Municipal use of water by Government organisations/Departments/Municipal

Corporations/Public or Private Educational Institutions/Department of Drinking Water and

Sanitation/ Notified Area Committee/ Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/ other

government institutions, the water allocation agreements in “Jharkhand Surface Water

Allocation Agreement, Form-B” shall be executed for 20 (twenty) years, which shall be

further renewed for next 20 (twenty) years with the approval of departmental secretary.

(3)

The organisations shall have to produce water withdrawal schedule during the signing of the

agreement which will be the part of Agreement.

(4)

Water tariff shall be payable to the Government against the supply of water based on the

latest water tariff notification issued from time to time by the department.

(5)

No water shall be drawn without permission of Water Resources Department. If such cases

are found, it shall be treated as illegal act and accordingly legal action shall be taken by the

department as per the prevalent law.

(6)

If there are any anomalies in existing agreements, then provisions of these rules shall govern.

(7)

The renewal of all existing agreements shall be executed in the agreement notified under the

provision of this rule.

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Water Withdrawal Management

(1)

Construction and Maintenance of Intake Well and Appurtenants

Intake well and its appurtenant shall be constructed and maintained by the concerned

industrial/commercial

organisations/government

organisations/

departments/municipal

corporations/public or private educational institutions/Department of Drinking Water and

Sanitation/Notified Area Committee/Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/other

government institutions at their own cost. Design and drawing shall get vetted from the

department.

(2)

Installation of metering and other devices

An ultrasonic flow meter device shall be installed by the industrial/commercial

organisations/government organisations/ departments/ municipal corporations/ public or

private educational institutions/ Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation/Notified Area

Committee/ Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/other government institutions at

their own cost. The metering device shall be installed in presence of field officers of

department

and

the

industrial/commercial

organisations/government

organisations/

departments/ municipal corporations/ public or private educational institutions/Department of

Drinking Water and Sanitation/Notified Area Committee/Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj

Institutions/other government institutions shall have to ensure the smooth functioning of it. In

case of malfunctioning of meter, previous three months average drawl shall be taken for

billing. Existing meters shall be replaced within six months by industrial/commercial

organisation/departments /municipal corporation/public or private educational institution.

(3)

Water withdrawal period from river

(i)

Water shall be withdrawn by industrial/commercial organisations from river during the non-

lean period (June - November) only. No water shall be withdrawn from river during lean

period (December - May). Industrial/commercial organisations shall construct a reservoir at

their own cost to store the water for use in lean period.

(ii)

The provision of rule 5.3.(i) shall not be applicable if the source of water is reservoir or

downstream of a reservoir where assured water supply is provided throughout the year.

(iii)

If a dam is constructed by industrial/commercial organisations at own cost, they shall have to

pay the water tariff as per the rate of withdrawal from river.

(4)

Access Right of the Officers of Department

The officers of department shall have right to access to the intake point of the river as well as

the metering points.

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(5)

Penalty for Violation of Agreement

(i)

If the industrial/commercial organisations/government organisations/ departments/municipal

corporations/ public or private educational institutions/Department of Drinking Water and

Sanitation/Notified Area Committee/Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/other

government institutions draw more water than total allocated water, then the additional

quantity of water drawn per annum shall be charged at double rate of the prevailing water

tariff rate. A grace of 10% of the scheduled drawl/allocated water shall be allowed without

any penalty, however if more than the 10% of allocated water per annum is withdrawn, it will

attract penalty on total variation from the allocated quantity of water.

(ii)

No water shall be drawn from river/nala during lean period. If any industrial/commercial

organisation is still found to draw water during lean period (December - May), then a penal

rate at the rate of 3 (three) times the chargeable water tariff shall be levied.

(6)

Penal Action for Illegal Withdrawal

(i)

If the industrial/commercial organisations/government organisations/ departments/municipal

corporations/ public or private educational institutions/Department of Drinking Water and

Sanitation/Notified Area Committee/Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj Institutions/other

government institutions is found to draw water illegally (without allocation or valid

agreement), they shall be liable to pay 3 (three) times the applicable water tariff for the

estimated quantity of water withdrawn illegally by any organisation, since their

establishment. Quantity of water shall be assessed as per rated discharge of installed pumps.

(ii)

Pumps and structures used for illegal withdrawal of water shall be sealed to prevent any

further withdrawal till regulation of water withdrawal.

(7)

Recovery

In case any organisation fails to pay dues/penalty, it shall be recoverable as public demand

under the provisions of ‘The Bihar and Orissa Public Demand Recovery (Jharkhand-

Amendment) Act 2016.’

Water Tariff

(1)

Water tariff as notified by the department from time to time shall be payable under the

provisions of this Rule.

(2)

Delay Payment Surcharge (DPS) shall be levied at the rate as notified by the department time

to time.

(3)

case

any

industrial/commercial

organisations/

government

organisations/

departments/municipal corporations/ public or private educational institutions/Department of

Drinking Water and Sanitation/Notified Area Committee/Urban Local Bodies/Panchayati Raj

Institutions/other government institutions fails to pay due payment, for more than 6

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consecutive months, department shall have right to stop withdrawal of water and initiate the

process of termination of agreement/cancellation of water allocation under the provisions of

agreement.

7. Dispute Resolution-cum-Waiver Committee

(1)

A Dispute Resolution-cum Waiver Committee shall be setup under the Chairmanship of

Engineer-in-Chief-1, Water Resources Department. The Committee shall comprise of the

nominated members from Department of Industries, Department of Energy, Department of

Mines & Geology, Urban Development and Housing Department and also concerned Chief

Engineer of Water Resources Department.

(2)

If any dispute arises between the Department and any organisation, it shall be brought before

dispute resolution-cum-waiver committee for redressal.

(3)

The role of the committee shall be to recommend measures for dispute resolution.

(4)

The committee will be able to recommend waiver of Delayed Payment Surcharge (DPS) and

/or commitment charges if it is satisfied that delay in payment of water charges or non-drawl

of allocated quantum of water has occurred due to circumstances beyond the control of the

organisation.

(5)

The committee shall also examine and recommend measures for bill related disputes which

include erroneous bills, inflated bills, meter reading disputes, etc.

(6)

Final decision will be taken by the GoJ on recommendation of dispute resolution-cum-waiver

committee.

The Arbitration

(1)

Any unresolved dispute and differences or any challenged decision of the Dispute Resolution-

cum-waiver committee shall be referred to the Arbitrator.

(2)

The Arbitrator will be appointed after mutual consent of either parties in accordance with

clause 12 of fifth schedule of “The Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015”. The

provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 along with the amendments made in

“The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015” shall apply. The place at

arbitration shall be at Ranchi and the language at arbitrator shall be in English.

Power to the State Government

Notwithstanding anything contained in the above provisions of the Jharkhand Surface Water

Allocation Rules, 2023, the State Government by notification in the official gazette may amend this

rule

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Form-A

JHARKHAND SURFACE WATER ALLOCATION AGREEMENT

(See Rule 3A.(vi) of Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rule-2023)

AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY FROM................................................. (Name of

river/nala/stream/reservoir/downstream

reservoir/canal)

to......................................

.................................................... (Name of industrial/commercial organisation hence forth known

as Company)

This agreement made on this ................. day of ................... two thousand .......... between Governor

of Jharkhand through Water Resources Department (WRD), Government of Jharkhand herein after

referred to as

“The Government” which term shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the context, includes its

legal representatives, successors, executors, administrator & assigners on the one part

&............................. (Name of Company) having its registered & administrative office

at............................... (Address of Company) and works office at.................... (Local office address

of the Company) herein after referred to as “The Company” which expression shall unless

excluded by or repugnant to the context of the meaning thereof, be deemed to include its successor

and assigners and also mean.................... (Name of the Company) for all transactions & acts.

Whereas the Company approached the Government on…................................(Date) for allowing to

draw............. MCM water for industrial/commercial use and …… MCM water for municipal use

Total…….. MCM of water on annual basis from the............................... □Natural Source

(river/nala/stream)

□

Reservoir/Downstream

Reservoir

□

Canal

Latitude...................................................

(Degree,

Minute,

Second)

North

and

Longitude.......................................... (Degree, Minute, Second) East for setting up.............................

(Type & capacity of the plant) and whereas the Government is in a position to allow withdrawal

of.............. MCM on annual basis of water as per the concurrence issued by Water Resource

Department (WRD), Government of Jharkhand to............................ (Name of Company) vide letter

no......................... (Letter No. & date) and the parties hereto have agreed to have a formal agreement

in this regard.

Now it is hereby agreed by and between the parties as follows:

The drawal of water shall be done by the Company from the intake point located at

Lat........................and

Long..................

from..............................................

(Name

the

river/nala/stream/reservoir/downstream of reservoir/canal) and or through the storage constructed

for

this

purpose

the

Company

Lat...........................

and

Long......................

across......................(Name of the river/nala/stream/reservoir/downstream of reservoir/canal)

at........................... (Name of the place, block and district). “The Government” agrees to

allow............. MCM/Annum withdrawal of required quantity of water as per the details given herein

at clause -2 below:

The water withdrawl schedule for the plant:

PERIOD

(DD/MM/YYYY)

QUANTITY OF WATER TO BE DRAWN DURING THE YEAR (in

MCM)

From

Industrial/Commercial Use

Municipal Use

Total

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2.1.

The water charges for quantity of water to be drawn by the Company shall come into effect

from the period as indicated in column-1 of the table at clause – 2.

2.2.

The quantity of water to be drawn shall be restricted to.............. MCM on annual basis

and the measurement of water shall be done at the intake point. The measurement of this

quantity of water shall be checked up jointly by the Company and the representative of Water

Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand (WRD, GoJ) at least once in every month. The

measuring instruments shall be installed by the Company at his own cost and shall remain

exclusively under the control of WRD, GoJ.

2.3.

The drawal of water must start as per the schedule indicated in clause-2 of the agreement.

General conditions.

The availability of water may be interrupted temporarily for doing repairs or for such other

works & such interruption shall not ordinarily exceed thirty days. No claim by the Company

shall be preferred against the Government for such fluctuation in the discharge.

A double metering device shall be installed by the Company at their own cost. The metering

device shall be sealed in the presence of field officers of the department & representative of

the Company. Average of both meters shall be adopted for billing. In case of malfunctioning

of meter previous three months average record shall be taken for billing.

The quantity of water indicated in clause -2 is based on the phasing demand of water put up

by the Company. In future, if it is found by computation as based on scientific methodology

or otherwise that the consumption of water is more than as indicated in clause -2, then the

additional quantity of water drawn shall be charged at double rate of the prevailing water

tariff rate.

During the agreement period, if the Industrial/commercial organisation fails to consume

allocated water in such case they shall have to pay commitment charge at the rate of 10% of

unutilised water as per agreement.

In case, the Industrial/commercial organisations intend to modify the allocated quantity of

water/drawal schedule due to a valid reason, application shall be submitted online through

portal https://advantage.jharkhand.gov.in to the department in advance, at least 3 (three)

months before intended date of modification.

In case more than 20% of water of allocated water remains unutilised during last 2 (two)

years, the department will be at liberty to initiate process to reduce the allocated quantity of

water.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interruption/diminution/stoppage of supply

of water due to lockout, strikes, breakdowns of mechanical units or other force majeure or

other causes beyond the control of the Government. In such cases the Government shall take

action, to restore availability of water with the least possible delay.

If due to any unforeseen reasons, the Govt. is not able to make available the quantity of water

as envisaged in clause -2, no legal action can be taken against the Govt.

The Company shall make sure that the effluent (waste water along with pollutants), if needed

to be drained in the river or nala, shall conform to the latest prescribed effluent quality

parameters as prescribed by State Pollution Control Board, GoJ and shall be safe for disposal

in river or nala and shall not be injurious to human and aquatic life. The Water Resources

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Department, GoJ as well as authorities specifically authorised in this regard shall also get the

test checks conducted at regular interval to testify the same. The installation of equipment or

plant needed for this purpose, shall be done by the Company. The Company shall also have to

get clearance from the State Pollution Control Board, GoJ and submit the report to WRD, GoJ

at regular interval not exceeding one year for continuance of supply of allocated water. The

effluent disposal point should be fixed in the upstream of the respective intake point. No

effluent should be discharged in the reservoir.

10.

The Company shall make every endeavour to use the minimum possible water and shall make

use of all latest technology to reduce the extent of usage of water.

11.

The required water shall be withdrawn or pumped by the Company from the Left/Right bank

of................................ (Name of river/nala/stream/reservoir/ downstream of reservoir/canal)

by constructing a suitable water intake structure.

12.

The cost of land required for construction of intake well, pump house, water meter & other

allied infrastructure shall be borne by the Company.

13.

The Company shall pay water charge at the rate fixed by the WRD, GoJ from time to time.

As and when this rate is revised by the WRD, GoJ from time to time, the Company shall be

required to make payment at the revised rates of water charge. The rate fixed by the

Government shall be binding on the Company.

14.

The Company shall have to construct Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) structure of appropriate

capacity in its own premise as per the design, drawing and plan approved by Ground Water

Directorate, Water Resources Department (WRD), GoJ at their own cost for the conservation

of rain water conforming to BIS codes.

14.1

A comprehensive plan of Rain Water Harvesting Structure for ground water recharging must

be submitted by the Company to Ground Water Directorate of Water Resources Department,

GoJ within 2 (two) months from the date of signing of Agreement with the intimation to

WRD, GoJ. This plan shall be approved by Ground Water Directorate, WRD, GoJ within 1

(one) month from the date of submission of the above plan.

14.2 Rain Water Harvesting Structure for ground water recharging must be completed within three

months from the date of approval of the plan.

15.

The Company shall have to construct a reservoir at a suitable location to meet the water

requirement of the plant during lean period (December to May) on the basis of the realistic

quantum of water availability computed with the help of actual observed hydro-

meteorological data from where it has been intended to meet the water demand of the plant.

Lean season flow of the river shall not be intercepted at all. To ensure this, inlet in the intake

well shall be provided above Lowest Water Level (LWL) which shall be fixed by the

concerned Chief Engineer, WRD, after approval of WRD, GoJ.

16.

The provision of clause 15 of ‘A’ shall not be applicable if the source of water is reservoir or

downstream of a reservoir where assured water supply is provided throughout the year.

17.

No water has to be drawn from river/nala/stream during lean period (December - May) but in

case any Company is still found to draw water during lean period, then a penal rate at the rate

of 3 (three) times, the chargeable water tariff shall be levied.

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18.

All the infrastructures including the intake, rain water harvesting structure and reservoir

(if required) commensurate with the requirement of water as per stipulated in clause -2

shall be constructed by the Company at their own cost, as per the design and drawing vetted

by the WRD, GoJ. The construction of the infrastructure shall be taken up by Company only

after joint inspection of the water tapping point by the representatives of WRD, GoJ and the

Company and vetting there on by the WRD, GoJ. These infrastructures shall be operated and

maintained by the Company at their own cost.

19.

The formal vetting of the competent authority (Chief Engineer, design, Master Planning and

Hydrology) of WRD, GoJ on detailed design, drawing & specification of the intake well,

pump and pump house, reservoir (if any) shall be obtained by the Company before

construction.

20.

The officers of WRD shall have the right to inspect the infrastructures time to time and

suggest corrective mechanism for removing the deficiencies, if any. The Company shall have

to undertake the remedial measures, as suggested by WRD, GoJ at their own expenses.

21.

The Company shall have to bear the cost of rehabilitation and resettlement of the families so

displaced. The cost of land acquisition, forest land compensation, etc., as per prevailing

norms of the Government, shall have to be borne by the Company. The Company shall also

obtain forest, environmental and other mandatory clearances, wherever required from the

concerned departments/Ministry of the State Government/Government of India.

22.

The Company shall utilize the water for the agreed purpose only. If Company is found to

violate

this

condition,

department

shall

initiate

process

for

termination

agreement/cancellation of water allocation.

23.

The Company has to liaison with the concerned Chief Engineer, WRD to sign an agreement

related to the utilisation of allocated water and making payment of the water charge, as per

the terms and conditions stipulated in the agreement. The allocation of water shall come into

effect from the day of execution of the agreement with the WRD, GoJ.

24.

The Company shall install appropriate devices to minimise water consumption and also for

recycling & conservation of water.

25.

The drawl of water from intake structure, shall under no circumstances be detrimental to the

safety and operational procedures of reservoirs/barrages lying in the upstream or downstream

or on both sides of the intake structure.

26.

The accounting year shall be from 1^st April to 31^st March of two consecutive calendar years.

The bills for payment of water charges shall be prepared by the concerned officers of WRD,

GoJ by 10^th day of every month on the basis of demand stipulated in clause– 2, 2.1& 2.2.

27.

The Company shall ensure to make payment of the bill by last day of the month in which bill

has been generated, failing which a delayed payment surcharge shall be levied over and above

the normal rate. If however, any discrepancy or error is found in the bill the same shall be

intimated to the concerned officer within 15 days for necessary rectification, but the payment

against the original bill shall have to be made within stipulated period. The rectification in the

bill, however, shall be adjusted in the next bill.

28.

In case of non-payment of water charge for more than 6 (six) consecutive months by the

Company, the government shall have the right to stop withdrawal of water by the Company

and take suitable legal action.

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29.

A joint review by the representatives of WRD, GoJ and the Company shall be made

periodically at least once in every two years on the observed water consumption pattern of the

unit to assess the possibility for the technological interventions needed for reducing the

quantum of water already earmarked in order to effect the same from the mutually accepted

data.

30.

All disputes and differences between the parties except the matter for which provision has

been explicitly made in the agreement shall be referred to the Dispute Resolution-cum-

Waiver Committee.

31.

Any unresolved dispute and differences or any challenged decision of the Dispute Resolution-

cum-Waiver Committee shall be referred to the Arbitrator, who will be appointed after

mutual consent of either parties in accordance with clause 12 of fifth schedule of “The

Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015”. The provisions of the Arbitration and

Conciliation Act, 1996 along with the amendments made in “The Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015” shall apply. The place of arbitration shall be at Ranchi and the

language of arbitrator shall be in English.

32.

This agreement shall remain valid for a period of ten years. For renewal of agreement, the

Company shall be required to submit an application to the department 3 (three) months prior

to expiry of the existing agreement. The renewal shall be considered only after clearance of

all prior dues.

33.

In case the Company violates any of the conditions stipulated in this agreement, WRD,

GoJ shall be at liberty to take decision regarding termination of the agreement.

34.

The parties hereby also agree to abide by “Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules,

2023”.

Specific technical conditions

WRD, GoJ shall be at liberty to include any specific technical condition/conditions in the

agreement to the industry on case to case basis as and when required and mutually agreed between

either parties.

In witness whereof, the parties of this agreement have herein put their respective hands & seals, the

day and year of agreement first above written.

Signed, seal & delivered on behalf of

(Name of Company)

Signed, seal & delivered on behalf of

Governor of Jharkhand through Water

Resources Department, Government of

Jharkhand.

In presence of

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Form-B

“JHARKHAND SURFACE WATER ALLOCATION AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL USE

BY VARIOUS PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,

DEPARTMENT

DRINKING

WATER

AND

SANITATION,

MUNICIPAL

CORPORATIONS,

NOTIFIED

AREA

COMMITTEE,

URBAN

LOCAL

BODIES,

PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS, OTHER GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS”

(See Rule 4(2) of Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rule-2023)

AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY FROM................................................

(Name

the

river/nala/stream/reservoir/downstream

reservoir/canal)

to...................

..............................................……………………………………………………(Name

the

Institution/Department/Municipality/Municipal corporation/any other Organisation).

This agreement made on this ................. day of ................... two thousand .......... between Governor

of Jharkhand through Executive Engineer……………………………….. Water Resources

Department (WRD), Government of Jharkhand herein after referred to as “The Government” which

term shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the context, includes its legal representatives,

successors, executors, administrator & assigners on the one part and............................. (Name of

Private Institutions, Private Educational Institutions, Department Of Drinking Water And Sanitation,

Municipal Corporations, Notified Area Committee, Urban Local Bodies, Panchayati Raj Institutions,

Other Government Institutions) having its registered & administrative office at...............................

(Address of Organisation) and works office at.................... (Local office address of the

Organisation) herein after referred to as “The Organisation” which expression shall unless

excluded by or repugnant to the context of the meaning thereof, be deemed to include its successor

and assigners and also mean.................... (Name of Organisation) for all transactions & acts.

Whereas the Organisation applied the Government on ................... (Date) for allowing to

withdraw..........MCM/annum of water on annual basis from the ...................................... □Natural

Source (river/nala/stream) □ Reservoir/Downstream of Reservoir □ Canal at Latitude ..................

(Degree, Minute, Second) North and Longitude............ (Degree, Minute, Second) East at

........................ (Name of the place, block and district) for municipal purpose and wherein the

Government has considered to allow withdrawal of.............. MCM on annual basis of water as per

the concurrence order issued by Water Resource Department (WRD), Government of Jharkhand

to............................ (Name of Organisation) vide letter no......................... date……………. and

accordingly the parties hereto have agreed to have a formal agreement in this regard.

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It is hereby agreed by and between the parties as follows:

That “The Government” agrees to allow withdrawal of ................ MCM/Annum water as per the

schedule given herein at clause- 2 below:

The water withdrawal schedule from intake point:

PERIOD

(DD/MM/YYYY)

QUANTITY OF WATER TO BE DRAWN DURING THE YEAR

(in MCM)

From

2.1 The water tariff for quantity of water drawn by the Organisation shall come into effect from

the period as indicated in column-1 of the table at clause- 2 above.

2.2 The quantity of water to be drawn will be restricted to............ MCM on annual basis and the

measurement of water will be done at the intake point. The measurement of this quantity of

water will be periodically checked jointly by the consumer and the representative of Water

Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand (WRD, GoJ) at least once in every month. The

measuring instruments shall be installed by the Organisation at its own cost and shall remain

exclusively under the control of WRD, GoJ.

2.3 The Organisation shall pay water tariff at the rate fixed by the WRD, GoJ, from time to

time. As and when this rate is revised by the WRD from time to time, Organisation shall be

required to make payment at the revised rates of water tariff. The rate fixed by the government

shall be binding on the Organisation.

2.4 The Organisation shall utilize the water for the agreed purpose only.

2.5 The Organisation has to liaison with the concerned Executive Engineer, WRD, GoJ to sign

Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Agreement, Form B for drawl related to the utilisation of

allocated water and making payment of the water tariff, as per the terms and conditions stipulated

under clause 2.3 of this agreement. The allocation of water will come into effect from the day of

execution of the agreement with WRD, GoJ.

3. Water Supply Interruption

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3.1 The Government will not be responsible for any interruption or diminution or stoppage of

supply of water due to lockout, strikes, breakdowns of mechanical means or other force

majeure or other causes beyond the control of the Government.

3.2 If due to any unforeseen reasons, the Govt. is not able to make available the quantity of water

as envisaged in clause-2, no legal action can be taken against the Govt.

Accounting year shall be from 1^st April to 31^st March of two consecutive calendar years. The

bills for payment of water tariff shall be prepared by the concerned Executive Engineer by 10^th

of every month on the basis of demand stipulated in clause – 2, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.

This agreement shall remain valid for a period of twenty years. Renewal of the agreement

shall be guided by prevailing “Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules 2023”.

In case the Organisation violates any of the conditions stipulated in this agreement,

WRD, GoJ shall take action to terminate the agreement.

The parties hereby also agree to abide by “Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules,

2023”.

In witness whereof, the parties of this agreement have herein put their respective sign & seals, the

day and year of agreement first above written.

Signed, seal & delivered on behalf of

Organisation

Signed, seal & delivered on behalf of

Governor of Jharkhand through Water

Resources Department, Government of

Jharkhand.

In presence of

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Form-C

Application Form for Allocation of Water for Municipal Use by Government

Organizations/Departments/Municipal Corporations/Public or Private Educational

Institutions

(See Rule 4(1) of Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rule-2023)

To,

The Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary,

Water Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand,

Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi.

Sub: -

Application

for

allocation

Surface

Water

for

municipal

use

of………………..……………………………………………………………………..

(Name of Scheme & Address)

Sir,

Our department/organization/institution requires …………… MCM/Annum of water

for municipal use in the location explained below. Details of the proposed project are given below:-

Name of the Government

Organization/Department

/Municipal Corporation/

Public or Private

Educational Institution

Regd. No./Office Address with

Tel. No./E-mail etc.

Type of Organization

□ Government Organization/ Department

□ Municipal Corporation

□ Public or Private Educational Institution

□ Any Other

Name and Location of the

Proposed Drawal Point

Name of river/dam/

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downstream of dam/

reservoir/canal

Nearest Village

Block

Sub-Division

District

Latitude & Longitude

[Enclose Location Map]

Required Quantity of Water

(in MCM/Annum)

[Attach Detailed Calculations]

Salient Details of Water Drawal

Proposal

[Attach as Enclosure]

Declaration

1. I/We certify that the information furnished is true to the best of my/our knowledge.

2. I/We agree to pay the water charges fixed by the Govt. from time to time and also agree to

pay commitment charges if any.

3. I/We agree to abide by the Jharkhand Surface Water Allocation Rules – 2023 and sign

Agreement in prescribed form/format.

4. Place: -

Signature:-

6. Date: -

Firm:-

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