Initial filling of reservoirs
Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 deals with initial filling of reservoirs. Before initial filling of any reservoir of a specified dam, the agency responsible for its design shall draw the filling criteria and prepare an initial filling plan, with adequate time for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the dam and its appurtenant structures. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 2021.
(1) Before initial filling of any reservoir of a specified dam, the agency responsible for its design shall draw the filling criteria and prepare an initial filling plan, with adequate time for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the dam and its appurtenant structures.
(2) Before initial filling of the reservoir is taken up, the State Dam Safety Organisation shall inspect or cause to be inspected the specified dam either through its own engineers or by an independent panel of experts, who shall also examine the initial filling programme and prepare a detailed report thereof duly certifying the fitness of dam for filling.
Section 27, The Dam Safety Act, 2021 (Act 41 of 2021).
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act is headed "Initial filling of reservoirs". Before initial filling of any reservoir of a specified dam, the agency responsible for its design shall draw the filling criteria and prepare an initial filling plan, with adequate time for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the dam and its appurtenant structures.
How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act?
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When did Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Dam Safety Act, cited as Dam Safety Act 2021 27, came into force on 30 Dec 2021, having been enacted on 13 Dec 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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