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Prime Minister Resolution No. 480 of 2013 amending Article 8 of Prime Minister Resolution No. 1383 of 2005

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Basin
Nile
Entry into force notes
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and the competent authorities shall implement it.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 2 articles amends article 8 of the previous Resolution and establishes that it is prohibited to construct any fixed buildings on the bridges of the Nile, the islands within its course, and the flats from which the water temporarily or permanently recedes, within the limits of the rectification lines determined by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. Exceptions are made to the installations of drinking water and electricity stations and works of public interest after approval by the Higher Committee for Nile Licensing and approval by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.laweg.net

References - Legislation

Amends

Resolution No. 1383 of 2005 concerning the protection of Nile River and coasts.

Legislation | Egypt | 2005

Keyword: Inland waters, River basin institution, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Prime Minister Resolution No. 749 of 2013 to implement Article 8 of Prime Minister Decision No. 1383 of 2005.

Legislation | Egypt | 2013

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX