Haryana bans paddy sowing before May 15

Keeping in view the fast depleting ground water, the Haryana government has banned sowing of paddy crop before May 15 and its plantation before June 15.
The state Agriculture Department Department said that ground water has been depleting fast in the state due to rotational crop circle of wheat and paddy.
A spokesman said that the government has enacted Preservation of Sub-soil Water Act, 2009. Under the Act, paddy sowing and plantation before May 15 and June 15 respectively has been completely banned.
He said farmers who violate the order would be punished under the Act.
"Their crops would be destroyed and a penalty of Rs 10,000 per acre per month would be imposed. In addition, their tubewell connections would also be disconnected," he added.