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Law No.6 of 2015 concerning the protection of the General Network of Electricity and Water in the Emirate of Dubai.

País/Territorio
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Subdivisión territorial
Dubai
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2015
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Energía, Agua
Palabra clave
Institución Conservación de energía/producción de energía Autorización/permiso Derechos/cánones Salud pública Abastecimiento de agua
Área geográphica
Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Law consisting of 17 articles aims at (i) protecting electricity and water sector’s infrastructure from any damages; (ii) maintaining the General Network in a fully operational condition to meet the demand on electricity and water services; (iii) ensuring the provision of high quality water and electricity services by the Authority; and (iv= ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and water services to the Authority’s customers. It applies to all the areas within the Emirate, including Special Development Zones, free zones including Dubai International Financial Center. The reference authority is the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) whose duties and powers are defined in art.4. The Law establishes also that (i) it is prohibited to work or conduct any activities in a manner that impacts the General Network unless he obtained a prior Permit from the Authority; (ii) the concerned authorities may, in case of emergency, commence any work and activities before obtaining a prior permit from the Authority, provided that, they shall promptly advise and coordinate with the Authority before commencement of such work, and to apply for issuing the permit; and (iii) the Authority shall collect the fees as determined by the decision of the Chairman of the Executive Council for the issuance of Permits and services provided under this Law.

Texto completo
Inglés/Árabe
Página web
www.dewa.gov.ae