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Development Act, 1935 (Bengal Act No. XVI of 1935).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1935 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the development of lands in Bangladesh and to impose a levy in respect of increased profits resulting from improvement works constructed by the Government.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural land Tax/levy Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Irrigation
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, appoint.
Abstract

This Act deals with improving the agricultural production by means of interventions on irrigation works or the restoration of the water flow in rivers turned dry and the application of a levy on the profits arising as direct consequence of those improvements.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd