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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 title
An 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