Section 107. Power of licensing authority under this Chapter.

For the purpose of this Chapter, the licensing authority shall have the following powers in relation to a unit or the licensee–– (a) to measure and record the water resources of both surface and underground used by a licensee ; (b) to permit use water from any watercourse, or any other source for establishment of a unit by a licensee ; (c) to allow diversion, interception and storage of water coming from any water source ; (d) to allow usage of surface water or ground water ; (e) to enter upon any land or premises for the purposes of–– (i) making or carrying out inspection, tests, investigations, surveys, experiments, boring or drilling operations, explorations, etc. ; (ii) satisfying itself with design, construction, operations and maintenance or alterations of licensed units ; and (iii) taking all steps and doing all acts and things connected with, or incidental to, the exercise or performance of the powers, functions and duties conferred by or under the Act ; (f) to satisfy itself with blasting operations ; and (g) to take all steps and do all acts and things as are necessary for or in connection with the performance of the operations specified in this section.