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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Power to specify principles of localisation

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 26 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with power to specify principles of localisation. Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Command Area Development Board may, having regard to resources of land and water, nature of soil, climate and other technical considerations, by an order, specify for each command area, principles of localisation for the purpose of "irrigation

(1) Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Command Area Development Board may, having regard to resources of land and water, nature of soil, climate and other technical considerations, by an order, specify for each command area, principles of localisation for the purpose of "irrigation".

(2) The Command Area Development Board may, having regard to the advances in technology of land and water management and other agronomic practices, alter, from time to time, by an order, the principles of localisation so specified for any command area.

Explanation :- The term "principles of localisation", shall include the prescription of season of the "irrigation", the type of "irrigation", such as wet, irrigated dry, double crop or single crop, or perennial "irrigation".

Section 26, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Power to specify principles of localisation". Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the Command Area Development Board may, having regard to resources of land and water, nature of soil, climate and other technical considerations, by an order, specify for each command area, principles of localisation for the purpose of "irrigation

How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Goa Command Area Development Act?

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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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