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The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973

Regulation of water supply from canal

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973

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Section 21 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with regulation of water supply from canal. The Canal-Officer by a notification in respect of any canal or class of canals may, after such inquiry as he deems fit, regulate in respect of any canal for each year or for a specified term of years at a time, as circumstances may require- (1) the time for letting out water for irrigation;

The Canal-Officer by a notification in respect of any canal or class of canals may, after such inquiry as he deems fit, regulate in respect of any canal for each year or for a specified term of years at a time, as circumstances may require- (1) the time for letting out water for irrigation;

(2) the period of supply;

(3) the quantity of supply; and (4) the areas to be supplied at different times.

Explanation :- A land shall be deemed to have been supplied with water if water is made available for irrigation of such land.

Section 21, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Regulation of water supply from canal". The Canal-Officer by a notification in respect of any canal or class of canals may, after such inquiry as he deems fit, regulate in respect of any canal for each year or for a specified term of years at a time, as circumstances may require- (1) the time for letting out water for irrigation;

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Goa Irrigation 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 Irrigation Act 1973 21, section 21 GOA Irrigation Act 1973, section 21 of the Goa Irrigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Irrigation Act enacted?

Goa Irrigation Act was enacted in 1973 as Act 18 of 1973. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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