North-West Frontier Province River Protection Ordinance, 2002.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The Government shall prohibit the construction of buildings or other developments within 200 feet on both sides of rivers, and the disposal of hazardous wastes into rivers as provided for in section 3. The Government shall prepare land use and zoning plans for the catchment areas of the rivers and their tributaries (sect. 4). Owners or managers of any buildings within 200 feet on both sides of a river shall arrange for the construction of proper septic tanks and soaking pits (sect. 7). Powers and functions of Authorized Officers are defined in sections 8 and 9. The remaining sections contain offences and penalties, etc.
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Long title of text
An Ordinance to provide for the protection of the aquatic ecology, water quality, economic and environmental value of the rivers and their tributaries in the North-West Frontier Province.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No