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Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (Amendment) Act, 2015.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Sindh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Act, 1996.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Water supply Sewerage Offences/penalties Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Karachi Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996 was approved by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh for the establishment of a Board for supply of water and disposal of sewerage in Karachi. The Karachi Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996 has been amended in 2015 to provide and maintain safe and secure water supply for drinking and domestic use to residents of Karachi. To assure smooth and uninterrupted flow from the source to destination and take stern action against water theft, illegal hydrants, outlet connections and damage to water trunks, measures for offences and penalties are inserted in the Act.

Full text
English
Website
sindhlaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Act, 1996.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1996

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Sewerage, Institution, Potable water, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX