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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.

Pays/Territoire
Émirats arabes unis
Sous-division territoriale
Dubai
Type du document
Législation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Énergie, Eau
Mot clé
Institution Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Autorisation/permis Royalties/redevances Santé publique Approvisionnement en eau
Aire géographique
Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Golfe Persique
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Arabe/Anglais
Site web
www.dewa.gov.ae