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Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010.

Country/Territory
Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Registration Institution Allocation/quota Basin/catchment/watershed Irrigation Flood Water shortage/drought Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Freshwater resources management Groundwater Hydropower generation Liability/compensation Surface water Sustainable development Sustainable use Water charges Drainage/land reclamation Hazards Potable water Protected area Protection of environment Inland waters Policy/planning
Abstract

This Act is enacted to consolidate the law relating to use of water, the measurement, construction, control and management of works with respect to water storage, conservation and protection, the irrigation, water supply, drainage, flood control and prevention, the improvement in the flow of water, the protection and improvement in the physical integrity of water courses, lakes and springs, the safety and surveillance of dams, ensuring judicious, equitable and sustainable management, allocation and utilization of water resources, fixing the rates for use of water and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Full text
English
Website
jkswrra.nic.in