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Wells Law (Cap. 351).

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Basic legislation Concession Groundwater Inland waters Offences/penalties Policy/planning Protected area Water abstraction Water rights Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The law provides for water rights and for the construction or drilling of wells. It consists of 16 articles as follows: 1. Short title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Authorization for the construction of wells or drilling of boreholes for the abstraction of ground water. 4. Power of the Council of Ministers in relation to certain areas. 5. Enlargement of wells. 6. Grant of licence to well-drillers. 7. Protection of wells in certain cases. 8. Restitution of rights on wells to a person. 9. Wells constructed by local authorities. 10. Protection of water supply to the public. 11. License of drilling or well construction cannot be revoked. 12. Ascertain that the wells are not a source of public emergency. 13. Offences and penalties. 15. Maintenance of wells. 16. Admission, etc., of the Province Governor. Annex.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wells Order, 2000 (P.I. 136/2000).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2000

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Concession, Groundwater, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protected area, Water abstraction, Water rights, Water supply, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX