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Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission Act, 2008.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An act to provide for the establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission to regulate water resources within the State, facilitate and ensure judicious, equitable and sustainable management, allocation and optimal utilization of water resources for environmentally, economically sustainable development of the State, fix the rates for water use for agriculture, industrial,drinking, power and other purposes and cess on lands benefited by flood protection and drainage works from the owners of lands benefited through appropriate regulatory instruments according to State Water Policy and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Water rights Water supply Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides the State Government the power to establish the Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission and details out the composition, membership process, finances, audit, powers, functions and duties of the Commission. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

Full text
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