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Act No. 167 relative to groundwaters, 1960.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1960
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Authorization/permit Water rights
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The 22 sections contain provisions relative to: groundwaters forming part of national waters, deposits being considered public domain and may be declared "groundwater exploitation sectors" (sects. 1 and 3). Sinking of wells in Groundwater Exploitation Sectors (sect. 4). Use of groundwater outside of sectors and rights of neighbours (5-6); Powers of the State General Directorate of Hydraulic Works (7); Licenses, charges, registration (8-15); Technical projects and responsibilities (17); Penal provisions (18); Preparation of regulations (20).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Rule on groundwaters.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1961

Keyword: Groundwater, Water abstraction, Water rights, Waterworks, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision of the Council of Ministers regarding extension of time of Provisional Clause 3 of the Law No.167.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree by the Council of Ministers regarding the establishment of groundwater measurement systems.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2013

Keyword: Groundwater, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Groundwater, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Water conservation zone, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 2016/8740 of the Council of Ministers amending the Provisional Clause 3 of the Act No. 167 relative to groundwaters, 1960.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Waterworks, Groundwater, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX