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Madhya Pradesh Jal Viniyaman Adhiniyam, 2013 (Act No. 28 of 2013).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Madhya Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the constitution of the Madhya Pradesh Jal Viniyamak Ayog for the State to advice the Government on matters relating to water tariff, efficiency of water use and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Data collection/reporting Governance Groundwater Institution Surface water Water charges Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes the water regulatory authority known as Madhya Pradesh Jal Viniyamak Ayog (Authority) to recommend water tariff system and water tariff and for efficient use of water in the state. The Act provides for the appointment of Chairperson and other Members of the Authority, their required qualification, remuneration and conditions of service. The Authority must recommend a water tariff system to the government for use of surface as well as sub-surface water for uses including the agriculture sector, drinking and domestic use, industrial use, power generation and commercial use. The Authority may receive grants from the government, must maintain proper accounts and prepare annual reports which shall be presented before the state legislature.

Full text
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Website
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