The Manipur Flood Plain Zoning Act, 1978
manipur · 1978
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- S. 3(1) Where the State Government considers it necessary or expedient to do so, it may
- S. 4Section 4 empowers the Flood Zoning Authority to exercise powers and fulfill duties as per the Act and specified terms in the notification.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Flood Zoning Authority to survey flood plains, establish flood zones, and create maps to protect public safety and property.
- S. 6It shall
- S. 7Section 7 mandates compensation for land damage by the Flood Zoning Authority and finality of its decisions.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the Flood Zoning Authority to publicly announce flood zoning notifications and restrict land use in flood plains.
- S. 10Section 10 allows objections to zoning restrictions and mandates the Flood Zoning Authority to review and report them to the State Government.
- S. 11(1
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the government to prohibit or restrict activities in flood plains for public health and safety, with specific areas and restrictions detailed in notifications.
- S. 13Section penalizes unauthorized activities in flood plain areas with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 14Section 14 allows government-authorized officers to accept a fine up to 500 rupees to dismiss offenses under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 allows aggrieved parties to appeal flood zoning decisions to a prescribed authority within 90 days, with possible extensions.
- S. 17Section 17 provides compensation for damages incurred due to refusal of flood plain activity permissions under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the determination and approval process for compensation awards in the event of land restrictions under the Manipur Flood Plain Zoning Act, 1978.
- S. 21Section 21 grants the Government or other authority powers of a civil court for flood plain zoning inquiries and decisions.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the procedure for compensation determination and payment after an award or application under the Act.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the Flood Zoning Authority to order landowners to remove unauthorized obstructions and recover costs as land revenue arrears.
- S. 25Any persen who prevents the Flood _Zom‘ng Authority in dis- Flood 230nm; charging any
- S. 26Section 26 deems Flood Zoning Authority officers and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 27(1) No suit, presecution or other legal proceeding shall lie ,actionialcen
- S. 28A11 fines imposed under this Act shall be recovered in the‘ of fine
- S. 29A civil court shall have jurisdiction to settle, decide or deal“ mkemkt