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Ground Water Regulations 1973.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Water abstraction Well sinking/boreholes Water charges Water rights
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Central Water Board under section 16 of the Ground Water Act, provide with respect to ground water abstraction licences (a ground water licence in respect of a proposed installation or the renewal of a ground water licence). An application for a licence or renewal shall be the form set out in the First and Second Schedule respectively. A licence shall be in the form set out in the Third Schedule and shall be valid for seven years. Every licensee shall pay- (a) in respect of the use of ground water for agricultural, domestic or industrial purposes, the annual licence fee specified in paragraph 1 of the Fourth Schedule; (b) in respect of the use of ground water for agricultural or industrial purposes, the monthly charge specified in paragraph 2 of the Fourth Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
environment.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Ground Water Act 1969.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1969 (1991)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Water charges, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX