National Irrigation Act, 2013 (No. 5 of 2013). País/Territorio República Unida de Tanzanía Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2013 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 1 of 3 May 2014. Título completoAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Irrigation Commission; to provide for the development, operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage system; to provide for effective implementation of the National Irrigation Policy, the National Irrigation Development Strategy and to provide for other related matters. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Medio ambiente gen., Tierra y suelos, Agua Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Explotación agrícola Manejo integrado Investigación Legislación básica Irrigación Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Abastecimiento de agua Institución Política/planificación Fondo especial Contaminación de las aguas dulces Control de la contaminación Asociación de usuarios de aguas Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Países menos desarrollados Resumen This Act makes provision with respect to the management, use and maintenance of irrigation systems. It establishes the National Irrigation Commission and defines its functions and powers. The Commission is established as a body corporate and shall be an independent department of the Government under the Ministry responsible for irrigation. The Commission shall be responsible for coordination, promotional and regulatory functions in the development of the irrigation sector. It shall, among other things, advise the government in the implementation and review of the National Irrigation Policy and other policies and plans and invest in irrigation and drainage systems. For the betterment of carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Minister responsible for local government may, in consultation with the Minister establish an Irrigation Department in a District Authority on advice of the Commission. A District Irrigation Department shall assist the Commission in execution of its functions. Texto completo Inglés