Rivers and Canals Act.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Inland waters Water abstraction Concession Irrigation Non-governmental entity Freshwater pollution Pollution control

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

An Act to regulate the drawing of water of rivers and canals and the conservation of water resources. The 99 articles are divided into 3 Parts: Rivers (I); Canals (II); General Provisions (III).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Central Water Authority Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1971 (2005)

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX