Section79
The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997

Section 79

In force Act 11 of 1998 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 11 of 1998

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Section 79 of the Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997. Betterment contribution deemed to be revenue demand (1) The owner of any land, in respect of which contribution is payable, shall pay it in cash in such annual instalment not exceeding twenty as may be prescribed: Provided, that if, on or before the date on which the first instalment is payable, or

Betterment contribution deemed to be revenue demand (1) The owner of any land, in respect of which contribution is payable, shall pay it in cash in such annual instalment not exceeding twenty as may be prescribed:

Provided, that if, on or before the date on which the first instalment is payable, or at subsequent date within a period of two years from that date, the owner pays the entire contribution or balance of contribution, as the case may be, he shall be entitled to a rebate as may be prescribed on such contribution or balance of contribution, as the case may be.

(2) Contribution payable under this Act in respect of any land shall be deemed to be revenue demand due upon the said land.

Section 79, The Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 (Act 11 of 1998).

Questions about Section 79

How do I find court cases under Section 79 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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