National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 4 : Use of Water

Part 8 : Compulsory licences for water use in respect of specific resource

46. Preliminary allocation schedules

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(1)After considering all objections received on the proposed allocation schedule on or before the date specified in the notice contemplated in section 45(4), the responsible authority must prepare a preliminary allocation schedule and publish a notice in the Gazette
(a)containing a copy of the preliminary allocation schedule, or stating the address where it may be inspected; and
(b)stating that an appeal in respect of any unsuccessful objection to the preliminary allocation schedule may be made in accordance with Chapter 15.

 

(2)If an appeal under subsection (1)(b) succeeds, the responsible authority must amend the preliminary allocation schedule as directed by the Water Tribunal.