Jurisdiction of the Board
Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 deals with jurisdiction of the Board. The Board shall, ordinarily exercise jurisdiction in regard to any of the projects referred to in sub-section (1) of section 78 over headwork (barrages, dams, reservoir, regulating construction), part of canal network and transmission lines necessary to deliver water or power to the States concerned. The Act came into force on 15 Nov 2000.
(1) The Board shall, ordinarily exercise jurisdiction in regard to any of the projects referred to in sub-section (1) of section 78 over headwork (barrages, dams, reservoir, regulating construction), part of canal network and transmission lines necessary to deliver water or power to the States concerned.
(2) If any question arises as to whether the Board has jurisdiction under sub-section (1) over any project referred thereto, the same shall be referred to the Central Government for decision thereon.
Section 81, The Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000 (Act 30 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 81
What does Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act deal with?
Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act is headed "Jurisdiction of the Board". The Board shall, ordinarily exercise jurisdiction in regard to any of the projects referred to in sub-section (1) of section 78 over headwork (barrages, dams, reservoir, regulating construction), part of canal network and transmission lines necessary to deliver water or power to the States concerned.
How do I find court cases under Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Reorganisation Act 81, section 81 Bihar Reorganisation Act, section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 78 (Water Resources Development and its Management), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act come into force?
Section 81 of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, cited as Bihar Reorganisation Act 81, came into force on 15 Nov 2000, having been enacted on 25 Aug 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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