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Amendment of the Executive By-Law on Improvement in the Utilization of Water for Agriculture.

Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Resolution provides an addendum to article 5 of executive by-law on improvement in utilization of water for agriculture indicating that the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture shall “ cooperate with institutions designated by Ministry of Cooperatives for undertaking agricultural activities following the approval of the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture”.
Chapter 1, general description and issues: (a) Supplying a method for improvement in utilization according with Annex 3; (b) Establishment of expert committee with representatives from MOA and MOE; (c) Supplying a comprehensive agricultural and watershed management plan in each region after 3 months of approving this By-Law; (d) MOA will prepare a cultivation plan for each region taking into consideration national and regional policies; and (e) MOA commits to establish legal bodies for the land that is under the coverage of water delivery system.
Chapter 2, delivery volumes in irrigation networks. The Regional Water Organization will deliver required water to consumers according to the new methods of consumption which can reduce water usage or limit delivery particularly during incidences of drought.
Chapter 3, controlling water volume in deep and semi-deep wells. The Regional Water Organization is required to determine the exact water needs for agricultural land using deep and semi- deep wells 3 months following approval of this By-Law.
Chapter 4, miscellaneous issues. This Chapter describes in details the executive policies for the establishment of data banks by MOA and MOE.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette, No.15277, 29 June 1997.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No