Water laws in Nepal

WaterAid Nepal (2005)

Water laws in Nepal : laws relating to drinking water, sanitation, irrigation, hydropower and water pollution. Kathmandu, Nepal, WaterAid Nepal. - 80 p. : 1 fig., 2 tab. - Includes references

The overall purpose of this publication is to provide a consolidated summary of the most important contents of the various laws of Nepal that influence the rights of citizens to water. It brings together in one document the most important clauses, rules and requirements of the various legislation related to drinking water, water supply systems, sanitation, irrigation, and hydropower. It gives a clear definition of the entitlements, roles, processes, obligations etc. stated in the laws and provides a tool for civil society and others to analyze the existing legislation for any gaps and omissions, inconsistencies, out-of-date aspects and ambiguities and thus form the basis for advocating for legal reforms. It is expected to act as a catalyst to further stimulate thinking and debate to influence water rights of citizens. The report provides these laws in English so that international jurists and others may also have access to their content.

Target group
- staff of water agencies –HMGN, Donors, (I)NGOs and the private sector
- staff and members of VDCs, DDCs and Municipalities
- members of community Water User Associations
- politicians, policy makers and policy advocates
- lawyers, law professors and students
- researchers
- citizens

Theme
Policies and laws

Link: http://www.irc.nl/docsearch/title/149448