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Central Water Authority (Water Supply for Non-Domestic Purposes) Regulations 1992.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Waterworks Freshwater pollution Water abstraction Irrigation Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations provide rules relative to water supply by the Central Water Authority to a property for non-domestic purposes including supply water for irrigation of cultivations and breeding of livestock or poultry for commercial purposes. The owner or occupier of a property shall make a written application to the Authority in the form set out in the Second Schedule. The Regulations prohibit, among other things, the abstracting, consuming or use of water from the waterworks without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. They also prohibit the pollution of water.

Full text
English
Website
supremecourt.intnet.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Central Water Authority Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1971 (2005)

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Central Water Authority (Water Supply for Non-Domestic Purposes) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (G.N. No. 10 of 2008).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2008

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Central Water Authority (Water Supply for Non-Domestic Purposes) Regulations 2011 (GN No. 239 of 2011).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2011

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Irrigation, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX