Section 16
Section 16 of Bihar Irrigation Act. Notification for construction of drainage work (1) Whenever it appears to the State Government that any drainage work excluding field drainage is necessary in the interest of public health , or for improvement of any lands, or for proper cultivation or irritation thereof or that protection from floo
Notification for construction of drainage work (1) Whenever it appears to the State Government that any drainage work excluding field drainage is necessary in the interest of public health , or for improvement of any lands, or for proper cultivation or irritation thereof or that protection from floods or other accumulation of water or injurious salt or from erosion by a river, is required for any lands, the state Government may by notification declare that the drainage work shall be constructed after a day to be mentioned in the said notification, not being earlier than three months from the date thereof.
(2) As soon as practicable after the issue of a notification under sub section (i) the Divisional Canal Officer or any Officer duly empowered under this Act shall cause public notice to be given at convenient places, stating that the State Government intends to construct the drainage work excluding field drain.
Section 16, Bihar Irrigation Act (Act 11 of 1998).
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Questions about Section 16
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Bihar Irrigation Act?
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What should I read with Section 16 of the Bihar Irrigation Act, and has it changed?
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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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