National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 8 : Compulsory licences for water use in respect of specific resource47. Final allocation schedule |
| (1) | A preliminary allocation schedule becomes a final allocation schedule— |
(a)
| (i) | if no appeal is lodged within the time limit; |
| (ii) | if it has been amended following every successful appeal; or |
| (iii) | if every appeal lodged is dismissed; and |
| (b) | on publication by the responsible authority of a notice in the Gazette— |
| (i) | stating that a preliminary allocation schedule has become final; and |
| (ii) | containing a copy of the final allocation schedule, or stating the address where it may be inspected. |
| (2) | A responsible authority must, as soon as reasonably practicable after a preliminary allocation schedule becomes final, issue licences according to the allocations provided for in it. |