Acquisition of land for irrigation system under a pipe outlet
Section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 deals with acquisition of land for irrigation system under a pipe outlet. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any law for the time being in force, it shall be lawful for the land-holders under a pipe outlet to agree.
Acquisition of land for irrigation system under a pipe outlet - (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any law for the time being in force, it shall be lawful for the land-holders under a pipe outlet to agree.
(i) to establish an irrigation system on their lands without payment of compensation for the land occupied by such a system; or (ii) to bear a cut in their holdings in proportion to the extent of their holdings in lieu of the amount fixed for the land occupied by the irrigation system, by readjustment of field boundaries.
(2) Where the landholders under a pipe outlet do not so agree to part with their lands required for the irrigation system without payment in cash, the Land Development Officer may fix the amount payable for such lands, in the same manner as provided in sub-section (8) of section 13, and the amount so fixed shall form part of the estimated cost of the approved scheme and be paid to the affected land holders according to the area occupied by the irrigation system.
(3) Any person aggrieved by the amount fixed by the Land Development Officer under sub section (2) may prefer an appeal, within fifteen days from the date of communication of an order in that behalf, to the District Collector. A second appeal against an order of the District Collector may be filed before the Commissioner within fifteen days from the date of such order.
Section 17, The Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 (Act 15 of 1984).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act is headed "Acquisition of land for irrigation system under a pipe outlet". Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any law for the time being in force, it shall be lawful for the land-holders under a pipe outlet to agree.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act 17, section 17 Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 17 of the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (Construction of field channels), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires1118 words
- 13. Construction of field channels638 words
- 20. Liability for unlawful use of water or when water runs to waste510 words
- 3. Constitution of the Command Area Development Authority and its functions450 words
- 5. Constitution of a pipe committee and its functions373 words
- 34. Penalties347 words
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