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Guwahati Waterbodies (Preservation and Conservation) Act, 2008 (Assam Act No. XX of 2008).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Assam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for preservation, protection, conservation, regulation and maintenance of waterbodies and to develop the waterbodies into natural water reservoir and convert into eco-tourism recreation centre to suit the ecological balance within the jurisdiction of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and to protect the waterbodies from the encroachers and damages.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Water conservation zone Wetlands Institution Water supply Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protected area Protection of habitats Tourism
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

The Act, consisting of 11 sections and four Schedules, provides for preservation, protection, conservation, regulation and maintenance of waterbodies, such as areas of land where the rain water accumulates and act as natural or storm water reservoir, including wetland. In addition, it specifies the restriction on use of related land, aiming to develop the waterbodies into natural water reservoir and convert them into eco-tourism recreation centre to suit the ecological balance within the jurisdiction of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and to protect the waterbodies from the encroachers and damages.

Full text
English
Website
gmda.assam.gov.in