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Bihar Soil and Water Conservation and Land Development Act, 1970.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Bihar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Abandoned land/unoccupied land Access-to-information Afforestation/reforestation Agricultural land Classification/declassification Drainage/land reclamation Erosion Institution Land clearing Land consolidation Subdivision of land Land-use planning Offences/penalties Policy/planning Royalties/fees Soil rehabilitation Survey/mapping Use restrictions Saltwater intrusion/siltation Soil conservation/soil improvement Irrigation Water supply Well sinking/boreholes Freshwater resources management
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for management of soil and water conservation measures and land development in the state of Bihar. It consists of 7 Chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Notification of Area and Control over them; III. Constitution of the Board and the District Committees; IV. Preparation of Soil and Water Conservation and Land Development Plans; V. Execution of the Plan and Maintenance, Repairs and use of Work carried out under this Plan; VI. Penalty; VII. Miscellaneous.

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Website
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