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Regulations no. R-105/2023 on Registration of Water and Sewerage Service Systems and Issuance of Licenses and Permits for the Use and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette vol. 52, no. 139 of 2023.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Sewerage Authorization/permit Early warning system Offences/penalties Rainwater Registration Freshwater resources management Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe rules and procedures for the registration of water and sewerage service systems and the issuance of licenses and permits for the use and operation of such systems. The Regulations concern: sustainable provision of water and sewerage services to the people; service of water and sewerage systems in residential areas, places and villages designated for industrial purposes, and in areas and villages where water and sewerage services are not provide; storage of rainwater for supply purposes; issuance of permit and authorisation to supply water for commercial purposes; preparation of an emergency plan to ensure uninterrupted provision of the services; penalties and offences.

Full text
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian
Website
www.environment.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Implements

Water and Sewerage Act, no. 8 of 2020.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Protection of environment, EIA, Resource/damage valuation, Integrated management, Food security, Potable water, Framework law, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management, Water quality standards, Human rights, Right to water, Tourism, Water rights, Institution, Authorization/permit, Financing, Water supply, Groundwater, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Water abstraction, Water desalination, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX