Ground Water Management Ordinance, 1985 (No. XXVII of 1985).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Ordinance prohibits placing of tubewells in any place without a licence granted by the Thana Parishad. The Thana Parishad shall conduct an inquiry before releasing the licence on the points listed in article 5 namely: soil condition, distance to other well, benefiting area, suitability of site, conditions to be attached, etc. The licence may be granted if the Thana Parishad is satisfied that the installation of a tubewell is beneficial, will not have an adverse effect upon the surrounding area and is otherwise feasible.
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Long title of text
An Ordinance to manage the ground water resources for agricultural production.
Date of text
Notes
This Ordinance seems to be repealed by the Groundwater Management Act 2018.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No