Section 96
Section 96 of Bihar Irrigation Act. Constructions above irrigation work (1) Every owner whose tank, well, pond, spring pond or other reservoir is situated above any irrigation work, shall maintain the bunds and surplusing arrangements of such tank, well, pond, spring pond, spring channels or reservoir in a safe and efficient condition.
Constructions above irrigation work (1) Every owner whose tank, well, pond, spring pond or other reservoir is situated above any irrigation work, shall maintain the bunds and surplusing arrangements of such tank, well, pond, spring pond, spring channels or reservoir in a safe and efficient condition.
(2) If, in the opinion of the Canal Officer, such bunds or surplusing arrangements of the works referred to in sub-section (1) are not in a fit condition and are likely to endanger the irrigation works below, then the owner concerned shall be served with a notice to bring such bund or surplusing arrangements to a reasonably fit condition in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the notice.
(3) If the said owner fails to comply with the notice within the time specified or does repair which in the opinion of the Canal Officer are unsatisfactory the Canal Officer may carry out the necessary repairs and recover the cost from the said owner.
(4) From any order of the Canal Officer under this section an appeal shall lie within thirty days from the date of communication of the order to the Divisional Canal Officer, whose decision thereon shall be final.
Section 96, Bihar Irrigation Act (Act 11 of 1998).
Questions about Section 96
How do I find court cases under Section 96 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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