Functions of Authority
Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 deals with functions of Authority. The Authority shall discharge such functions as specified in the Second Schedule as may be necessary to implement the policy, guidelines and standards evolved by the National Committee for proper surveillance, inspection and maintenance of specified dams and for such purposes, it shall have the powe The Act came into force on 30 Dec 2021.
(1) The Authority shall discharge such functions as specified in the Second Schedule as may be necessary to implement the policy, guidelines and standards evolved by the National Committee for proper surveillance, inspection and maintenance of specified dams and for such purposes, it shall have the power to enforce the attendance of any person and call for any information as may be necessary.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the Authority shall make all endeavours to resolve any issue between the State Dam Safety Organisations of States or between a State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that State.
(3) Every decision of the Authority taken in respect of matters under this Act shall be final and binding upon all the parties to the issue.
Section 9, The Dam Safety Act, 2021 (Act 41 of 2021).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act is headed "Functions of Authority". The Authority shall discharge such functions as specified in the Second Schedule as may be necessary to implement the policy, guidelines and standards evolved by the National Committee for proper surveillance, inspection and maintenance of specified dams and for such purposes, it shall have the powe
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act?
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When did Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Dam Safety Act, cited as Dam Safety Act 2021 9, 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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