Water law in India : an introduction to legal instruments /

Cullet, Philippe,Ed.

Water law in India : an introduction to legal instruments / edited by Philippe Cullet and Sujith Koonan. - Second edition. - New Delhi, OUP, 2017. - xiii, 475 pages ;

Includes bibliographical references.

Water law and policy in India : background and overview -- International law and policy governing water -- Regulation of water : general instruments and issues -- Interstate river basins, water transfers, and dams -- Drinking water supply -- Environmental dimensions : protection, conservation, and sustainable use of water -- Irrigation, enbankments, and floods -- Protection and regulation of groundwater -- Institutional framework and management -- Other legal instruments incorporating a water dimension.

9780199472475 (hbk.) 0199472475 (hbk.)


Water--India.
Water rights--India.

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