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Law No.213 of 1994 amending some provisions of the Irrigation and Drainage Law No.12 of 1984.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water users' associations Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law designs farmer participation through WUAs at the mesqa level (private channels) on new lands. According to this amendment users are required to pay for operation and maintenance of the private channels as well as the improvement costs. It also establishes a fund to finance projects related to the development and maintenance of improved mesqas and to promote water use awareness. The amendment also replaces the name of the Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR) with Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI). Article 64 stipulates that license-holders in the new lands must apply modern irrigation technologies, in accordance with the provisions of the license. The licensing terms, conditions, and of water distribution costs shall be clearly stated.

Full text
Arabic
Website
gis.nacse.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 12 of 1984 promulgating the Law of Irrigation and Drainage.

Legislation | Egypt | 1984

Keyword: Irrigation, Basic legislation, Equipment, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water rights, Water supply, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Well sinking/boreholes, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No. 14900 of 1995 implementing the Irrigation and Drainage Law as amended by Law No. 213 of 1994.

Legislation | Egypt | 1995

Keyword: Irrigation, Special fund, Agricultural development, Water users' associations, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX