Parliament examines Azraq well issues
The Jordanian House of Representatives' Agriculture and Water Committee discussed the issue of regularizing the status of illegal and producing wells in the Azraq area during its meeting. The goal was to establish a clear legal framework for managing these wells and protecting water resources. The members emphasized the importance of coordination among government agencies and unifying procedures to facilitate farmers’ transactions while safeguarding groundwater sources. Farmers called for a reassessment of water charges and fines, as well as solutions to issues related to well registration. They also proposed forming a committee to study these cases and develop unified legal solutions. It was confirmed that the government is currently monitoring the procedures for regularizing the status of wells and agricultural lands in accordance with the law, while taking into account farmers' interests and the sustainability of water resources.
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