Jordanian Law No. 31 of 1953 on the water control. Country/Territory Palestine Document type Regulation Date 1953 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Authorization/permit Water rights Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Jordanian Law was in force in Palestine (pre-1948). The Director of the Irrigation and Water Department issues the licences for water uses, on the condition that the project is not harmful to land, roads or other projects. Full text Arabic