THE SINDH WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, 2002
SINDH ORDINANCE NO. XL OF 2002)
[Karachi, The 26th October 2002]

Notification No. S.legis : 1(40)/2002. - The following ordinance made by the Governor of Sindh is hereby published for general information: -

AN ORDINANCE

to provide for the establishment of Water Management in the Province of Sindh

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment on long term, sustainable and participatory basis, of public systems for the distribution and delivery of irrigation water, the removal of drainage water and the management of flood waters, which are transparent, accountable, efficient and operating to standards agreed with and acceptable to users and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;

AND WHEREAS the Provincial Assembly stands dissolved in pursuance of the Proclamation of the fourteenth day of October, 1999, and the Provisional Constitution Order No. 1 of 1999;

AND WHEREAS the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action;

NOW, THEREFORE , in pursuance of the aforesaid Proclamation and the Provisional Constitution Order read with Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order No 9 of 1999, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of Sindh is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance: -