Section 55
Section 55 of the Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997. Sale or sub-letting of right to use canal water de (1) Except with the permission of the Superintending Engineer no person entitled to use the water of any irrigation work shall sell or sub-let or otherwise transfer his right to such use or use it for unauthorised purposes.
Sale or sub-letting of right to use canal water de (1) Except with the permission of the Superintending Engineer no person entitled to use the water of any irrigation work shall sell or sub-let or otherwise transfer his right to such use or use it for unauthorised purposes.
Provided that no permission shall be necessary for use of water for authorised purposes by a cultivating tenant of water supplied by the owner of a village channel for the irrigation of the land held by such tenant.
(2) Every right to supply of water for agricultural purposes to any land or other immovable property shall be attached thereto and shall be presumed to have been so transferred whenever a transfer of such land or immovable property takes place.
Section 55, The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (Act 11 of 1998).
Questions about Section 55
How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Bihar Irrigation Act?
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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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