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