# The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997, Section 20

- Act: The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (Act 11 of 1998)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bihar-irrigation-act-1997/section/20/

## Text

Application for new sluices, embankments or drainage If any person desires that- (a) a sluice be made in any public embankment for the purpose of drainage or irrigation; or (b) any new embankment be erected, or any existing embankment be lengthened, enlarged, repaired or removed, or that the line of any embankment be altered or that any new water channel be made, or that any water -channel be obstructed or diverted; he may make an application in writing to the concerned Executive Engineer.

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