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North-West Frontier Province River Protection Ordinance, 2002.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the protection of the aquatic ecology, water quality, economic and environmental value of the rivers and their tributaries in the North-West Frontier Province.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Inspection Offences/penalties Protected area Basin/catchment/watershed Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Government shall prohibit the construction of buildings or other developments within 200 feet on both sides of rivers, and the disposal of hazardous wastes into rivers as provided for in section 3. The Government shall prepare land use and zoning plans for the catchment areas of the rivers and their tributaries (sect. 4). Owners or managers of any buildings within 200 feet on both sides of a river shall arrange for the construction of proper septic tanks and soaking pits (sect. 7). Powers and functions of Authorized Officers are defined in sections 8 and 9. The remaining sections contain offences and penalties, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.iucn.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

North-West Frontier Province Rivers Protection (Amendment) Ordinance, 2002.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2002

Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX