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Assam Irrigation Act, 1983 (Assam Act No. VIII of 1989).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Assam
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the application and use of water for purposes of irrigation.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Irrigation Waterworks Inland waters Inspection Water charges Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the application of water and the regulation of the use, supply and storage of water for the purpose of irrigation.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Repeals

Assam Embankment and Drainage Act, 1953 (Act No. 1 of 1954).

Legislation | India | 1953

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Irrigation, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX