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The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973

Person employed on canal may take offenders into custody

In force Act 18 of 1973 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 18 of 1973

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Section 87 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 deals with person employed on canal may take offenders into custody. Any person in charge of, or employed in connection with any canal, may remove from the lands or buildings belonging thereto or may take into custody without a warrant, and take forthwith before a Magistrate or to the nearest police station, any person who within his view,- (1) wilfully damages, obst

Any person in charge of, or employed in connection with any canal, may remove from the lands or buildings belonging thereto or may take into custody without a warrant, and take forthwith before a Magistrate or to the nearest police station, any person who within his view,- (1) wilfully damages, obstructs or fouls such canal, or (2) without proper authority interferes with the supply or flow of water, in or from the canal, or in any river or stream so as to endanger, damage, make dangerous, or render less useful, such canal.

Section 87, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).

Questions about Section 87

What does Section 87 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?

Section 87 of the Goa Irrigation Act is headed "Person employed on canal may take offenders into custody". Any person in charge of, or employed in connection with any canal, may remove from the lands or buildings belonging thereto or may take into custody without a warrant, and take forthwith before a Magistrate or to the nearest police station, any person who within his view,- (1) wilfully damages, obst

How do I find court cases under Section 87 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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