Definitions
Section 3 of the River Boards Act, 1956 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Board" means a River Board establishment under section 4; The Act came into force on 15 May 1957.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "Board" means a River Board establishment under section 4;
(b) "Governments interested", in relation to a Board, means the Governments of those States which, in the opinion of the Central Government, are likely to be interested in, or affected by, the functions of the Board under this Act;
(c) "member" means a member of a Board and includes its Chairman;
(d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
Section 3, The River Boards Act, 1956 (Act 49 of 1956).
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Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the River Boards Act deal with?
Section 3 of the River Boards Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Board" means a River Board establishment under section 4;
How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 River Boards Act 1956, section 3 of the River Boards 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 3 of the River Boards Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Establishment of Boards), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 3 of the River Boards Act come into force?
Section 3 of the River Boards Act, cited as River Boards Act 1956 3, 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 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.