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4 Substituted by S.3(4) of the M.P. Extension of Laws Act 1958(23 of 1958) for the words :"Central Provinces and Berar". 5 Substituted by S.3 (3) of the M.P. Extension of Laws Act, 1958 (23 of 1958) for the words "It extends to the whole of Mahakoshal region". 6 Omitted by S.3 (3) of the M.P. Extension of Laws Act, 1958 (23 of 1958). (iv) " private water " means water-- (a) Which is the exclusive property of any person, or (b) In which any person has for the time being an exclusive right of fishery whether as owner, lessee or in any other capacity, but does not include any river, canal, stream, jhil, or any piece of water which ordinarily has direct communication with any river, canal, stream or jhil. Explanation:- Water shall not cease to be "private water" within the meaning of this definition by reason only of the fact that persons other than the owners may have by custom a right of fishery therein; (v) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.