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Agricultural and Sanitary Improvement Act, 1920 (Act VI of 1920).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1920 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the construction of drainage and other works for the improvement of the agricultural and sanitary conditions of certain areas in Bangladesh.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Drainage/land reclamation Waterworks Expropriation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.
Abstract

The Act ratifies drainage and other waterworks necessary to improve the agricultural and sanitary conditions of certain areas in the country. The collector shall consider proposals for improvements and approve or reject them. If a proposal is approved, then the collector will notify local authorities or appointed individuals of the incoming operations. Appeals against the undertaking of these operations must be addressed to the commissioner within thirty days from the order of execution and its decision shall be final. Compensation for damages due to the operations shall be evaluated and granted as per article 26. The operations, included in the approved projects, and the land involved will be under the responsibility of the Government by mean of the Collector or any other individual who shall be appointed under this Act.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd