Safety measures in respect of dams located outside territory of India
Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 deals with safety measures in respect of dams located outside territory of India. Where a dam, including a dam created due to landslides or glacial moraine, is located outside the territory of India and the Authority suo motu or on receipt of information from any person or organisation or authority or source prima facie is of the opinion that measures are required to be taken to The Act came into force on 30 Dec 2021.
Where a dam, including a dam created due to landslides or glacial moraine, is located outside the territory of India and the Authority suo motu or on receipt of information from any person or organisation or authority or source prima facie is of the opinion that measures are required to be taken to ensure safety of such dams and failure of which may endanger the life and property of people located in India, it shall in writing submit an intimation thereof to the Central Government indicating therein the likely damages which may arise due to failure of such dams and the safety measures required to be taken in respect of such dam and the Central Government shall take all suitable measures to mitigate any possible threat.
Section 47, The Dam Safety Act, 2021 (Act 41 of 2021).
Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act is headed "Safety measures in respect of dams located outside territory of India". Where a dam, including a dam created due to landslides or glacial moraine, is located outside the territory of India and the Authority suo motu or on receipt of information from any person or organisation or authority or source prima facie is of the opinion that measures are required to be taken to
How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act?
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When did Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act come into force?
Section 47 of the Dam Safety Act, cited as Dam Safety Act 2021 47, 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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