The Bihar Irrigation Act — India law | Esheria

The Bihar Irrigation Act

This provision is a contents list for the Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997.

Jurisdiction
India
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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canal administration canal operations canals charges and tolls drainage embankments infrastructure irrigation land use regulatory enforcement user charges water management water supply

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About this statute

This provision is a contents list for the Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997. This part lists water-supply, water-rate, toll, contribution, offence, and emergency powers provisions. This provision sets out irrigation and drainage powers, including State control over water, notification requirements, and officer powers for canals, wells, embankments, and drainage works. The Canal Officer and State Government may control village channels and water supply, while owners and users have specific duties, payment obligations, and limits on transfer and use. The provision bans many kinds of interference with irrigation works and canal water, sets fines and jail terms for offences, and gives canal officials emergency and enforcement powers.

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