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The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973

Power to enforce rights and obligations

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973

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Section 71 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with power to enforce rights and obligations. If any person, on whom any obligation is imposed with reference to any Second-class Canal by any of the provisions of this part, fails to fulfill the obligations so imposed, or if any person infringes any right recorded in the Record of Rights prepared or revised as hereinbefore provided, the Canal-

If any person, on whom any obligation is imposed with reference to any Second-class Canal by any of the provisions of this part, fails to fulfill the obligations so imposed, or if any person infringes any right recorded in the Record of Rights prepared or revised as hereinbefore provided, the Canal- -Officer may require him, by notification, to fulfill such obligation or to desist from infringing such right within a period of not less than fifteen days to be specified in the notice and in the event of failure, may take such steps as may be necessary for the discharge of the said obligation or the enforcement of the said right, and the amount of any expense so incurred shall be a sum due to the Government and shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.

Section 71, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

Questions about Section 71

What does Section 71 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 71 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Power to enforce rights and obligations". If any person, on whom any obligation is imposed with reference to any Second-class Canal by any of the provisions of this part, fails to fulfill the obligations so imposed, or if any person infringes any right recorded in the Record of Rights prepared or revised as hereinbefore provided, the Canal-

How do I find court cases under Section 71 of the Goa Irrigation Act?

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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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