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Water Resources Act 1969 (Act No. 15).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Malawi Government Gazette, 16 May 1969, Vol. 15, pp. 1-13.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Water rights Inspection Institution Water conservation zone Access-to-information Servitude Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Act (26 sections, 1 Schedule) provides for the control, conservation, apportionment and use of the water resources. It regulates the allocation of rights to use public waters and it provides for the establishment of the Water Resources Board (constitution in the Schedule) to administer the water rights and servitudes, and to inspect water works. The Minister may designate controlled areas where a development scheme for the natural resources may be drafted.

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