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Water Resources Rules, 2050 (1993).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Institution Water users' associations Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Rules provide for matters related to the establishment of consumers’ associations. The District Water Resources Committee shall register the association and issue a certificate of registration of the consumers’ association. The Rules define the composition of Water Resources Committees which shall be established in each District for the purpose of issuing licences for the use of water resources. Further provisions include: licence fees; inquiries related to disputes arising from the utilization of water resources; and acquisition of land and compensation.

Full text
English
Website
www.lawcommission.gov.np

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992).

Legislation | Nepal | 1992

Keyword: Basic legislation, Priorities, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Servitude, Right to water, Freshwater resources management, Human rights, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX