Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (12) of 2021
- Issued Date: 24 Jan 2021
- Effective Date: 16 Feb 2021
- Official Gazette: No. 696
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 2
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 2
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for the services it provides. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee schedule for various administrative, technical, and regulatory services offered by the Ministry. This legislation is important for businesses and individuals in the UAE who require the Ministry's services, as it provides transparency and clarity on the applicable charges. The practical impact is that it ensures consistent and predictable costs for activities such as land transport licensing, construction material testing, and geological data access. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, 2021, Art. 1)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for the various services it provides. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee schedule for administrative, technical, and regulatory services offered by the Ministry. This applies to all individuals and businesses that require the Ministry's services within the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, 2021, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions provided in this legislation are:
- UAE: United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure
- Minister: Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
- Laboratory: The laboratory of the Ministry that is competent to examine construction materials
- Register: Any register that is established at the Ministry where the data of soil research providers, consultants, contractors or suppliers of construction works is recorded
- Federal Roads and Facilities: Roads and facilities that are subject to the provisions of this Resolution and shall be determined subject to a resolution to be issued by the Minister
- National and Non-National Operating Licenses: A license issued by the Ministry for the practice of land transport activity
- Operating License for National and Non-National Vehicles: A document issued by the Ministry by which a land transport vehicle is authorised to work in the field of the licensed activity in the State
- Automobile and Touring Clubs: The approved authority in the State to provide public services for car owners, such as CPD for private vehicles and IDL
- International Land Transport: Any land transport on roads for persons or goods from and to the State by a land transport vehicle for a fare
- Insurer: The authority established in the State subject to provisions of Federal Law No. (9) of 2012 on Land Transport which guarantees the payment of fees and taxes of national and foreign carriers by virtue of the land transport cards issued thereby or by any similar authority of another State
- Local Agents: The natural or corporate persons appointed by the transport company, the international shipper or the exclusive agent authorised to appoint branch agent in the State
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, 2021, Art. 1)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 16 February 2021, as per the Effective Date stated in the legislation. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 696 on 15 February 2021. The legislation does not specify any transitional provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, 2021)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.