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Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 8 pp.
Long title
An Act made to provide for the management of water resources.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Priorities Authorization/permit Water rights Inspection Institution Servitude Right to water Freshwater resources management Human rights Freshwater pollution Irrigation Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act (25 articles) is a framework Law for the rational utilization and conservation of the water resources. It establishes broad regulation making powers for a range of subjects, it sets out certain free water uses as well as priority rules for the allocation of water. It further creates the legal framework for Water Users Associations, for persons who are willing to make use of the water resources for collective benefits.

Full text
English
Website
www.lawcommission.gov.np

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Irrigation Rules 2056 (2000).

Legislation | Nepal | 2000 (2004)

Keyword: Irrigation, Water users' associations, Policy/planning, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Monitoring, Pollution control, Priorities, Special fund, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Rules, 2050 (1993).

Legislation | Nepal | 1993

Keyword: Water rights, Institution, Water users' associations, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drinking Water Rules, 2055 (1998).

Legislation | Nepal | 1998

Keyword: Potable water, Tax/levy, Institution, Consumer protection, Water supply, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Drinking Quality Standards and Directives , 2005.

Legislation | Nepal | 2005

Keyword: Potable water, Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX