Accounts and audit
Section 21 of the River Boards Act, 1956 deals with accounts and audit. The Board shall cause to be maintained such books of account and other books in relation to its accounts in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 15 May 1957.
(1) The Board shall cause to be maintained such books of account and other books in relation to its accounts in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) The accounts of the Board shall be audited at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.
Section 21, The River Boards Act, 1956 (Act 49 of 1956).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the River Boards Act deal with?
Section 21 of the River Boards Act is headed "Accounts and audit". The Board shall cause to be maintained such books of account and other books in relation to its accounts in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the River Boards 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: River Boards Act 1956 21, section 21 River Boards Act 1956, section 21 of the River Boards Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 21 of the River Boards Act come into force?
Section 21 of the River Boards Act, cited as River Boards Act 1956 21, came into force on 15 May 1957, having been enacted on 12 Sep 1956. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.