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Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation Act, 2023 (Sindh Act No. XVIII of 2023).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Sindh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Sindh Official Gazette.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a corporation known as the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Basic legislation Institution Water supply Sewerage Potable water Policy/planning Special fund Dispute settlement Public private partnership (PPP)
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act requires the Government to establish the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation as a body corporate and defines its functions and makes administrative arrangements. The Corporation shall be governed by a Board. The Act also: defines the role and responsibilities for achieving the purposes of this Act; requires a Water and Sewerage Fund to be established; regulates the public supply if water and the providing of sewerage services; requires the Corporation to establish a research center; requires the government to establish as Water and Sewerage Tribunal; defines offences.

Full text
English
Website
sindhlaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Repeals

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