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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Canal and Drainage (Amendment) Act, 2015.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to further to amend the Canal and Drainage Act, 1873.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends the Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 in section 70 (offences) by inserting after clause five (5): "(5-A) throws garbage and polythene bags in the Canal to block the water flow of Canal; (5-B) encroaches on the side areas of water Canal; (5-C) diverts sewerage lines towards the Canal;"; and by raising fines for offences.

Full text
English
Website
kp.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amends

Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (Act VIII of 1873).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1873 (1985)

Keyword: Inland waters, Drainage/land reclamation, Irrigation, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waterworks, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX