Section20
The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Execution of the Scheme

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 20 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with execution of the Scheme. Upon the sanction of the Scheme, the Command Area Development Board may execute the same through such agency as it deems fit, except such Schemes which are to be executed by the Water Distribution Co-operative Societies as specified under section 12 (vii) of this Act.

(1) Upon the sanction of the Scheme, the Command Area Development Board may execute the same through such agency as it deems fit, except such Schemes which are to be executed by the Water Distribution Co-operative Societies as specified under section 12 (vii) of this Act. However, in the area where no such Water Distribution Co-operative Societies are in existence, the CAD Board may execute these works also through such agency as it deems fit.

(2) In order to provide for the physical planning for the purpose of effective water management and economically viable crop production in a block of field, the Command Area Development Board, if and, wherever found necessary, shall propose the realignment of boundaries and consolidation of small and fragmented holdings and get the same carried out within the frame-work of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (9 of 1969) and the rules made thereunder. CHAPTER-VII

Section 20, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

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Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Execution of the Scheme". Upon the sanction of the Scheme, the Command Area Development Board may execute the same through such agency as it deems fit, except such Schemes which are to be executed by the Water Distribution Co-operative Societies as specified under section 12 (vii) of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Goa Command Area Development 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: Goa Command Area Development Act 20, section 20 Goa Command Area Development Act, section 20 of the Goa Command Area Development 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 20 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12 (Duties of Water Distribution Co-operative Societies), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Goa Command Area Development Act enacted?

Goa Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 27 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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