Removal of wrecks and obstructions in inland navigable water-ways rules, 1973. Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1973 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Navigation Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Rules apply to inland navigable waterways, including all rivers, canals, lakes, shores, inland river ports, piers and terminals (as per Section 2, clause I) and deal with any kind of obstruction and all wrecks( as per Section 2, clause IV) impeding navigation. The appointed Authority may dispose for the removal or destruction of the aforesaid obstructing items or even take possession of them and issue a public notice in this regard. Full text English