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Tamil Nadu Rivers Conservancy Act, 1884 (No. 6 of 1884).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1884 (1970)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservancy of rivers in the State of Tamil Nadu.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Freshwater resources management Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides the State Government with the power to conduct survey of rivers, to appoint Conservators of Rivers, to alter limits of river-beds and to grant permission to any persons intending to undertake any construction or plantation on river beds. Additionally, the Act grants the River Conservators the power to prevent any acts necessary that lead to erosion, breach of embankments or flooding of rivers. Furthermore, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

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