IN RE: MEASURES FOR PREV. OF FATAL ACC. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court established guidelines for the construction and monitoring of bore wells and tube wells, mandating that landowners must inform authorities in writing at least 15 days prior to construction, as per the directives issued. The Court emphasized the need for registration of drilling agencies and the erection of safety measures such as signboards and fencing. It held that the District Collector is responsible for ensuring compliance with these guidelines and maintaining records of bore well statuses, thereby reinforcing the importance of regulatory oversight in groundwater management.