The Bangladesh Irrigation Water Rate Ordinance, 1983

( Ordinance NO. XXXI OF 1983 )

[ 10th July, 1983 ]

An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the imposition of water rate for supply, regulation or storage of water for irrigation or drainage.

WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to the imposition of water rate for supply, regulation or storage of water for irrigation or drainage and to provide for certain matters connected therewith;

NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 24th March, 1982, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Chief Martial Law Administrator is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-

Short title and commencement

1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Bangladesh Irrigation Water Rate Ordinance, 1983.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs