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Ground Water Management Ordinance, 1985 (No. XXVII of 1985).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to manage the ground water resources for agricultural production.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Groundwater Freshwater resources management Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Ordinance prohibits placing of tubewells in any place without a licence granted by the Thana Parishad. The Thana Parishad shall conduct an inquiry before releasing the licence on the points listed in article 5 namely: soil condition, distance to other well, benefiting area, suitability of site, conditions to be attached, etc. The licence may be granted if the Thana Parishad is satisfied that the installation of a tubewell is beneficial, will not have an adverse effect upon the surrounding area and is otherwise feasible.

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