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Rufiji Basin Development Authority Act, 1975 (No. 5 of 1975).

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish Rufiji Basin Development Authority, to provide for the Functions and Powers of the Authority and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Inland waters River basin institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Basin
Rufiji river
Abstract

This Act established the Rufiji Basin Development Authority as a body corporate and defines its functions, powers and internal organization. The management and functions of the Authority shall vest in the Board of Directors. The functions of the Authority shall include: (a) to generate electricity by means of hydro-electric works in the Development Area and to supply electricity so generated; (b) to undertake measures for flood control; (c) to promote and regulate industrial activities within th

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz