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Travancore-Cochin Irrigation Act 1956 (Act No. VII).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Travancore-Cochin
Document type
Legislation
Date
1956
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Text not available.
Long title
An Act to provide for the construction, repair and maintenance of irrigation works, the conservation and distribution of water for purposes of irrigation and the levy of betterment contribution and water cess.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Irrigation Waterworks Institution Water charges
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act is divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Provisions on Petty and Minor Irrigation Works (II); Major Irrigation Works (III); Betterment Contribution (IV); Obtaining Materials in Emergencies (V); Regulation of Water Supply (VI); Penalties and Procedure (VII); Miscellaneous Provisions (VIII).

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Act No. 31 of 2003).

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Irrigation, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Institution, Water charges, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Water abstraction, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX