Whereas it has been observed that water levels in major parts of NCT, Delhi have declined substantially due to over development of ground water resources and upcoming of saline water has also been observed in several parts. Central Ground Water Authority has already declared South and South West districts as Notified considering the need for protection of ground water resources and regulatory measures are being implemented.

     And whereas, the Authority with a view to protect and preserve the ground water resources from further depletion is promoting the techniques of Rain Water Harvesting including Roof Tap rain Water Harvesting for ground water recharge through organising training programme and mass awareness camps. Directives had also been issued in NCT Delhi to Institutions, residential societies, schools, hotels, industrial establishments in notified areas to adopt Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting System by 31st May, 2001.

     Now, therefore, the Authority in exercise of its powers and functions conferred under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, hereby directs all Group Housing Societies in NCT, Delhi except those societies located in Yamuna Flood Plain area or where water levels are within 8 meters below ground water level and who are exploiting ground water to adopt the Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting System in their premises. These system should be completed by 31st December, 2001. For any technical guidance and clarifications, Office Incharge, State Unit Office, Central Ground Water Board, Gallery No. 18/11, Jamnagar House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110 011 Ph. No. 3384355/ 3073093 may be contacted or website on Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting (www.cgwaindia.com ) may be referred.

    Any violations of the above issued directions attract penal action under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which shall include sealing of tubewell also.