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Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (No. 3 of 1876).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
West Bengal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1876 (1950)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Water users' associations Waterworks Irrigation Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides the State Government the power to use the water of any river or stream in a natural channel for the purposes of any existing or projected canal and also grants the government the authority to appoint the Canal Officer. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

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