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The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997

Section 20

In force Act 11 of 1998 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 11 of 1998

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Section 20 of the Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997. 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;

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.

Section 20, The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (Act 11 of 1998).

Questions about Section 20

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Bihar Irrigation 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: Bihar Irrigation Act 1997 20, section 20 Bihar Irrigation Act 1997, section 20 of the Bihar Irrigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Bihar Irrigation Act enacted?

Bihar Irrigation Act was enacted in 1998 as Act 11 of 1998. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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