# The River Boards Act, 1956, Section 2: Declaration as to expediency of control by Central Government

- Act: The River Boards Act, 1956 (Act 49 of 1956)
- In force from: 1957-05-15
- Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shaktri
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/river-boards-act-1956/section/2/

## Text

It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that the Central Government should take under its control the regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, to the extent hereinafter provided.

---
Published by eCourtsIndia together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957.