West Bengal Tanks (Acquisition of Irrigation Rights) Act, 1974. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision West Bengal Document type Legislation Date 1974 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Irrigation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act is enacted to provide, in the public interest, for the acquisition of the right of using water of derelict tanks for purposes of irrigation. Full text English Website www.wbja.nic.in