Reports of comprehensive evaluation
Section 40 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 deals with reports of comprehensive evaluation. The owner of a specified dam shall report the results of the dam safety evaluation undertaken under section 38 or section 39 to the State Dam Safety Organisation. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 2021.
(1) The owner of a specified dam shall report the results of the dam safety evaluation undertaken under section 38 or section 39 to the State Dam Safety Organisation.
(2) The reports referred to in sub-section (1) shall include, but not be limited to, —
(a) assessment of the condition of the structure based on the visual observations and available data on the design, hydrology, construction, operation, maintenance and performance of the structure;
(b) recommendations for any emergency measures or actions, if required, to assure the immediate safety of the structure;
(c) recommendations for remedial measures and actions related to design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of the structure, if required;
(d) recommendations for additional detailed studies, investigations and analysis, if required; and
(e) recommendations for improvements in routine maintenance and inspection of dam, if required.
(3) Where the safety evaluations undertaken under section 38 or section 39, results in recommendations for a remedial action, the State Dam Safety Organisation shall pursue with the owner of the specified dam to ensure that remedial measures are carried out in time, for which the owner shall provide adequate funds.
(4) Where there is any unresolved matter emerging between an independent panel of experts referred to in sub section (1) of section 38 and the owner of the specified dam, the matter shall be referred to the State Dam Safety Organisation, and, in case no agreement is arrived at, the matter shall be referred to the Authority which shall render its advice and send recommendations to the State Government concerned for implementation.
Section 40, The Dam Safety Act, 2021 (Act 41 of 2021).
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Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Dam Safety Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Dam Safety Act is headed "Reports of comprehensive evaluation". The owner of a specified dam shall report the results of the dam safety evaluation undertaken under section 38 or section 39 to the State Dam Safety Organisation.
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Dam Safety 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: Dam Safety Act 2021 40, section 40 Dam Safety Act 2021, section 40 of the Dam Safety 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 40 of the Dam Safety Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 38 (Comprehensive dam safety evaluation), section 39 (Compulsory evaluation in certain cases), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 40 of the Dam Safety Act come into force?
Section 40 of the Dam Safety Act, cited as Dam Safety Act 2021 40, 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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