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Cabinet Resolution No. 886 of 2016.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Offences/penalties Energy conservation/energy production Sustainable use Water supply
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 4 articles aims at preventing electricity theft and theft of water by illegal means in new urban communities or in areas located on agricultural lands. It establishes that the electricity companies, drinking water and sanitation companies, and other facilities-based entities shall take the necessary measures. To this end, the aforementioned companies have the right to use whatever technical means, i.e. installing temporary code meters, or the implementation of administrative rulings and decisions and without any legal rights for violators.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.cc.gov.eg