This Act provides the State government all rights in the water of any river, natural stream or natural drainage, channel, natural lake or other natural collection of water. The Act empowers officers appointed by the State government to carry out surveys and repairs related to irrigation works. It also details out how and when water is to be supplied for public purposes and laws related to drainage, prevention of water logging, embankment works, private irrigation works, canal navigation works, water channels created for access of water to villages, supply of water for irrigation, water rates and toll charges and offences and penalties.
الهند · 1997-01-01