This Law provides for the formation of associations for the better use of common waters for irrigation purposes. The Law defines the following relevant terms: irrigation association; irrigation works, including: wells, boreholes, water tanks, weirs, dams, reservoirs, cisterns, tunnels, filtration basins, pipes, aqueducts, mains, pipes, taps, dams, valves, pumps, channels, machines and all other constructions or devices used or constructed for the storage, transport, supply, distribution, metering or regulation of water; landowner; land and land rights; water, including any stream, spring, well, and any water rights. The Law covers the following matters: landowners' meeting for the construction, improvement, maintenance or repair of any irrigation, and for the protection of watercourses and the regulation of their uses; procedure during the meeting; general powers of the Commission; list of land holdings; control over every irrigation association; imposition of additional charges; legal proceedings; payment of compensation; offences and penalties.
قبرص · 1949-08-22