Abstract
The present irrigation-water policy of South Africa is based on the Water Act (Act 54 of 1956) as amended, and in this paper the most important legal aspects relating to irrigation are briefly highlighted. The basis of allocation of irrigation water is covered and the concepts of private water and public water are explained. The paper then deals with the powers vested in the state as far as control over public water is concerned, and its application. The water rights of properties riparian to public streams are discussed and water apportionment within and outside Government-controlled areas is briefly highlighted with reference to the concepts of normal and surplus flow.
Highlights
Irrigation water policy fo r the R .S.A . and a strategy fo r the beneficial use o f water
The paper deals briefly with aspects relating to the revised s ta ff policy f o r irrigation, as described in White Paper N - ’84, which was tabled in Parliament in 1984
In conclusion attention is given to incentive measures to encourage the more efficient and beneficial use o f irriga tion water
Summary
Irrigation water policy fo r the R .S.A . and a strategy fo r the beneficial use o f water. Kortliks behels privaatwater alle water wat op ’n natuurlike wyse op ’n bepaalde stuk grond ontspring o f daarop val en dreineer, m aar waarvan die aard en omvang so is dat dit nie vir gemeenskaplike besproeiingsgebruik aangewend kan word nie.
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