The State Government of Orissa in the department of Revenue and Disaster management has brought about substantial amendments in Orissa Irrigation Rules, 1961 vide Notification S.R.O. No.429/2010 dated 01.10.2010, which is effective from the 1st October, 2010.
This amendment has very deep adverse impact on the industry operating in the State of Orissa and is against the public interest. Brief of the main amendments are given below, where the impact of the amendment could be perceived clearly:-
A) The Water Rate / Licence Fee for ground water has gone up exorbitantly with the implementation of the Orissa Irrigation (Amendment) Rules 2010. The pre-amendment and post amendment tariff for Industrial / Commercial use of water from the natural water source (say Government Water Source as defined in the Orissa Irrigation Act, 1959).
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