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The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Act, 1973 (Act No. 25 of 1974).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Karnataka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Water Supply and Drainage Board and the regulation and development of drinking water and drainage facilities in the urban areas of the State of Karnataka.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Contract/agreement Data collection/reporting Dispute settlement Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Financing Governance Inspection Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Local government Royalties/fees Sewerage Special fund Surface water Water charges Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
15th October, 1974.
Abstract

This Act provides for establishment of a water supply and drainage board in Karnataka and related provisions. It consists of nine chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Constitution of the Board; III. Officers and Members of the Staff of the Board; IV. Conduct and Business of the Board; V. Powers and Functions of the Board; VI. Investigation, Preparation and Execution, Maintenence etc. of Schemes by the Board; VII. Finance, Accounts and Audit; VIII. Penalties and Procedure; and IX. Miscellaneous.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in