National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 8 : Compulsory licences for water use in respect of specific resource46. Preliminary allocation schedules |
| (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. |