''WHEREAS it is expedient to conserve and protect underground sources of water supply in British Burma; it is hereby enacted as follows:- Extent. This Act extends to such areas as the Governor may, by notification, direct and shall apply only to tubes exceeding a depth to be prescribed by the Governor: Provided that the Governor may prescribe different depths for different local areas. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) “underground water” means water obtained from below the surface of the ground by the sinking of tubes; and (b) “water officer” means such officer as the Governor may, by notification, prescribe in this behalf...''