Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 (Act No. 82 of 1985). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1985 (1994) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the regulation and development of inland waterways for purposes of shipping and navigation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Water Keyword Institution Inland waters Navigation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act establishes the Inland Waterways Authority of India for the development and regulation of inland waterways, and defines the Authority's functions, powers and internal organization. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Amended by Inland Waterways Authority of India (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act No. 40 of 2001). Legislation | India | 2001 Keyword: Institution, Inland waters, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Waterways Act, 2016. Legislation | India | 2016 Keyword: River basin institution, Surface water, Governance, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX