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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Classification of lands for raising different crops according to availability of water

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 27 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with classification of lands for raising different crops according to availability of water. Subject to such directions as may be issued from time to time by the Command Area Development Board, the Canal Officer may, in any year, having regard to the quantity of water available in any "irrigation" system within his jurisdiction, classify, by an order, within such time and in such manner as

Subject to such directions as may be issued from time to time by the Command Area Development Board, the Canal Officer may, in any year, having regard to the quantity of water available in any "irrigation" system within his jurisdiction, classify, by an order, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed, lands under the said "irrigation" system for the purpose of raising such kind of crops on each class of land as may be specified in the order, and regulate the supply of water for "irrigation" accordingly:

Provided that on an application made to the Command Area Development Board the land-holder may be permitted to change the raising of kind of crops:

Provided further that no such change shall be allowed unless the application for such change relates to the entire holding of the land-holder under the said "irrigation" system.

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

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  1. s. 22 Liability for unlawful use of water or when water runs to waste

Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Classification of lands for raising different crops according to availability of water". Subject to such directions as may be issued from time to time by the Command Area Development Board, the Canal Officer may, in any year, having regard to the quantity of water available in any "irrigation" system within his jurisdiction, classify, by an order, within such time and in such manner as

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Goa Command Area Development Act, section 27 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 27 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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