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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 completo
An 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.

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