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Compensation may be awarded in the event of only subs- tantial damage caused by the exercise of any of the powers conferred by this Act, which is capable of being ascertained : Provided that no compensation shall be so aWarded in 1eSpect of any damage arising from— (al deterioration of climate or soil; or (b) stoppage of amigationoor of the means of floating timber or of watering cattle, (c) stoppage or diminution of the supply of water in conse- quence of the exercise of power conferred by section 3 if no use has been made of such supply Within five years immediately before the date of issue of the notification under section 3; or (d) failure or stoppage of water in an irrigation work where such failure or stoppage is due to—~ (i) any cause beyond the control of the Divisional Canal Oflicet; (ii) the execution of any repairs, alterations or ‘additions to the irrigation work; (iii) any measures considered necessary by the Divisional Canal Officer, for regulating the proper flow of water in the irrigation work or for maintaining the established course or irrigation; or (N ) circumstances mentioned under clauses (a) to (g) of section 39: ProVided further that any person who sufi'ers less from any utoppage or diminution of water supply to his lands due to any 111 the causes named in clause (d) of the preceding provision shall be entitled to .snh remission of water rate payable by him as may be authorised by the State Government. Condition for award of compen.- sation. Limitation for claim of compen- sation. Tender o f compensa- tion for entry, da— mage etc. Method of awarding and asses- sing com- Apensation. .2Appaal. 3O