Section46
The Dam Safety Act, 2021

Safety measures in respect of dams other than specified dams

In force From 30 Dec 2021 Act 41 of 2021 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 2021 Ministry Jal Shaktri Enacted 13 Dec 2021 In force 30 Dec 2021 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 46 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 deals with safety measures in respect of dams other than specified dams. Every owner of the dam other than specified dams shall undertake such measures as may be necessary to ensure dam safety and shall comply with such measures as may be specified by the regulations. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 2021.

Every owner of the dam other than specified dams shall undertake such measures as may be necessary to ensure dam safety and shall comply with such measures as may be specified by the regulations.

Section 46, The Dam Safety Act, 2021 (Act 41 of 2021).

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Dam Safety Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Dam Safety Act is headed "Safety measures in respect of dams other than specified dams". Every owner of the dam other than specified dams shall undertake such measures as may be necessary to ensure dam safety and shall comply with such measures as may be specified by the regulations.

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Dam Safety Act 2021, section 46 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 46 of the Dam Safety Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 46 of the Dam Safety Act come into force?

Section 46 of the Dam Safety Act, cited as Dam Safety Act 2021 46, 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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