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Bihar Irrigation Act

Section 5

In force Act 11 of 1998 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 11 of 1998

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Section 5 of Bihar Irrigation Act. Survey of lands used for obtaining earth for repairs (1) All plots or parcel of land which, before the commencement of this Act, have been used for the purpose of obtaining earth or other materials for the repair of any irrigation work, natural channel and reservoir, embanked tow path or which by ag

Survey of lands used for obtaining earth for repairs (1) All plots or parcel of land which, before the commencement of this Act, have been used for the purpose of obtaining earth or other materials for the repair of any irrigation work, natural channel and reservoir, embanked tow path or which by agreement have been substituted for such lands, shall be deemed to be at the disposal of the State Government for such purpose without payment of compensation for the use or removal of such earth or other materials.

(2) The collector may cause all such plots or parcels of land to be ascertained, surveyed and demarcated. CHAPTER III: POWERS OF OFFICERS

Section 5, Bihar Irrigation Act (Act 11 of 1998).

Questions about Section 5

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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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