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The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973

Compensation for damage caused by entry on land, etc

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973 Cited by 3 provisions

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Section 28 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with compensation for damage caused by entry on land, etc. In every case of entry upon any land or building under section 5, section 6, section 7 or section 8, the Canal-Officer or the person making the entry shall ascertain and record the extent of the damage, if any, caused by the entry or in the execution of any work, to any crop, tree, building or other

(1) In every case of entry upon any land or building under section 5, section 6, section 7 or section 8, the Canal-Officer or the person making the entry shall ascertain and record the extent of the damage, if any, caused by the entry or in the execution of any work, to any crop, tree, building or other property and the value of the materials taken or utilised and within one month from the date of such entry, compensation shall be tendered by the Canal-Officer to the land holder or owner of the property damaged, as the case may be.

(2) If such tender is not accepted, within a week of such tender, the Canal-Officer shall forthwith refer the matter to the Collector for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation.

Section 28, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

  1. s. 5 Powers of Canal-Officer for purpose of so applying water supply
  2. s. 6 Entry for inquiry
  3. s. 7 Power to inspect and regulate water supply
  4. s. 8 Power to enter for repairs and to prevent accidents

Referred to by 3

  1. s. 14 Construction of drainage works
  2. s. 29 Claims to be preferred to the Collector
  3. s. 30 Appeal

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Compensation for damage caused by entry on land, etc". In every case of entry upon any land or building under section 5, section 6, section 7 or section 8, the Canal-Officer or the person making the entry shall ascertain and record the extent of the damage, if any, caused by the entry or in the execution of any work, to any crop, tree, building or other

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 GOA Irrigation Act 1973, section 28 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 28 of the Goa Irrigation Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 5 (Powers of Canal-Officer for purpose of so applying water supply), section 6 (Entry for inquiry), section 7 (Power to inspect and regulate water supply), section 8 (Power to enter for repairs and to prevent accidents), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer 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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