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Drainage Works Act 1954.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954 (1988)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, 27 October 1988, pp. 1-15.
Long title
An Act relating to drainage works.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Institution Water charges Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act makes provisions for the declaration of drainage areas by the Government or any State of Malaysia. Article 4 concerns the appointment of a Drainage Board, which shall be in charge for a period of one year. The Board shall make recommendations on the following matters: (a) extension of or alteration in the boundaries of the drainage area; (b) additions to or improvements of existing drainage works; (c) proposals for new drainage works; (d) use of drainage works; (e) stipulation of contracts regarding the construction of drainage works. The appropriate authority shall be bound to act in accordance with the recommendation of the Board. Further provisions concern the imposition of drainage rates and the enforcement of the provisions of the present Act.

Full text
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