Power to stop water supply

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 22 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with power to stop water supply. The supply of water to any water-course or to any person who is entitled to such supply not be stopped except- (a) whenever and so long as it is necessary to stop such supply for the purpose of executing any work ordered by the competent authority competent to accord administrative approval under th

The supply of water to any water-course or to any person who is entitled to such supply not be stopped except- (a) whenever and so long as it is necessary to stop such supply for the purpose of executing any work ordered by the competent authority competent to accord administrative approval under the C.P.W.D. Manual.
(b) whenever and so long as any water-course by which such supply is received is not maintained in such repair as to prevent the wasteful escape of water therefrom;
(c) whenever and so long as it is necessary to do so in order to supply in rotation the legitimate demands of other persons entitled to water;
(d) whenever and so long as it may be necessary to do so in order to prevent the wastage or misuse of water;
(e) within the periods fixed from time to time by a Canal-Officer duly empowered by the Government in this behalf, of which due notice shall be given;
(f) whenever there is diminution in the supply of water in the canal work due to any natural or seasonal causes and so long as it is necessary to do so.
Section 22, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Power to stop water supply". The supply of water to any water-course or to any person who is entitled to such supply not be stopped except- (a) whenever and so long as it is necessary to stop such supply for the purpose of executing any work ordered by the competent authority competent to accord administrative approval under th

How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 GOA Irrigation Act 1973, section 22 of the Goa Irrigation 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 22 of the Goa Irrigation Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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