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Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (Act No. 33 of 1956).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1956 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valleys.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Institution Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Data collection/reporting Basin/catchment/watershed
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes a Water Disputes Tribunal for the settlement of any water dispute with respect to inter-state rivers or river valleys which cannot be settled by negotiations.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in