Notification when water supply to be applied for purposes of canals

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973 Cited by 3 provisions

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Section 4 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with notification when water supply to be applied for purposes of canals. Whenever it appears expedient to the Government that the water of any river or stream flowing in a natural channel or of any lake, or any other natural collection of still water, should be applied or used by the Government for the purpose of any existing or proposed canal, the Government may, by not

Whenever it appears expedient to the Government that the water of any river or stream flowing in a natural channel or of any lake, or any other natural collection of still water, should be applied or used by the Government for the purpose of any existing or proposed canal, the Government may, by notification declare that the said water will be so applied or used after a day to be specified in the said notification, not being earlier than three months from the date thereof.
Section 4, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Notification when water supply to be applied for purposes of canals". Whenever it appears expedient to the Government that the water of any river or stream flowing in a natural channel or of any lake, or any other natural collection of still water, should be applied or used by the Government for the purpose of any existing or proposed canal, the Government may, by not

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 GOA Irrigation Act 1973, section 4 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 4 of the Goa Irrigation Act, and has it changed?

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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