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The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984

Section 14

In force Act 15 of 1984 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 1984

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Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984. Power to enter and Survey, etc., - (1) The Land Development Officer, or any person authorised by him in this behalf may- 1.

Power to enter and Survey, etc., - (1) The Land Development Officer, or any person authorised by him in this behalf may- 1. Please refer to the provisions of Central Act 30 of 2013, wherein this Act has been repealed.

(a) enter upon any land in the command area of an irrigation system or lands adjacent thereto and undertake survey or take levels thereon for preparing scheme for systematic land development;

(b) dig and bore into top-soil or sale soil and collect soil samples for technical investigation;

(c) make and set up suitable land marks, and level marks for the said purpose;

(d) do all other acts necessary for the proper conduct of any inquiry or investigation relating to any existing or proposed scheme for comprehensive command area development;

(e) enter upon any land or building and cut down and clear away jungle, fence or any part of standing crop, or other obstruction for the purpose of regulating the use of water supplied or inspection or measurement of the lands irrigated thereby and of doing all things necessary for the proper regulating and management of land and water:

Provided that if the Land Development Officer or other persona authorised proposes to enter into any building or any enclosed court-yard attached to a dwelling house, he shall give the occupier of such building or court-yard atleast a day's notice in writing of his intention to do so, if the occupier denies entry on oral request.

(2) Save as otherwise provided by the rules made in this behalf, no person shall be entitled to any compensation for loss or damage sustained by him by reason of any action taken by the Land Development Officer or other person authorised in pursuance of his powers under this section.

Section 14, The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 (Act 15 of 1984).

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How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act?

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1984 as Act 15 of 1984. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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