Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992). Country/Territory Nepal Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Photocopy, 8 pp. Long titleAn 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