The UNITED PROVINCES MINOR IRRIGATION
uttarakhand · 1920
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- S. 1Subs
- S. 2The section defines "construction" to include improvements within a specific time and manner for the Act.
- S. 3Section 3 defines "Minor Irrigation work" and "Owner" for the application of the Act's provisions.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the Collector to publish and serve notices for an inquiry on proposed irrigation construction or maintenance, inviting objections and evidence.
- S. 5Section 5 allows landowners to object to irrigation construction; failure to object within the notice period implies consent.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the Collector's role in determining landowner consent for irrigation work and reporting to the State Government.
- S. 7The section authorizes the State Government to publish a notification for preparing a construction or maintenance draft scheme after reviewing a report.
- S. 8Section 8 allows state officials to enter specified lands for irrigation scheme preparation, with prior notice for building entry.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates compensation for damages during entry under section 8, with disputes referred to the Collector for final decision.
- S. 10Section 10 details the requirements for a draft scheme for minor irrigation works, including plans, land acquisition, and compensation estimates.
- S. 11Section 11 details the process for public notice and objection submission regarding a draft irrigation scheme.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to approve and implement a modified irrigation scheme after addressing objections, with publication as conclusive proof.
- S. 13Section 13 states that notifying intent to use river or lake water for irrigation purposes operates as a declaration under an old canal act after three months.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the State Government to modify or replace approved irrigation schemes, with necessary consents and publications required for changes.
- S. 15The section authorizes the State Government to appoint an officer to oversee construction or maintenance of minor irrigation works with approved schemes.
- S. 16Section 16 grants officers in charge and subordinates powers to manage and maintain irrigation works, including prohibiting actions that harm efficiency and requiring landowners to assist.
- S. 17Section 17 allows appeals against orders issued under section 16, with final decisions made by the appellate authority.
- S. 18Section deems land acquired under a notified scheme for public purpose and fixes its market value for compensation purposes.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the State Government to recover costs for irrigation schemes through land taxes, agreements, or miscellaneous income.
- S. 20Section 20 allows appeals against irrigation rate assessments, assigns appeal costs discretion to the officer, and makes awarded costs recoverable as land revenue.
- S. 21Section 21 prohibits appeals against irrigation rates unless filed within 30 days of the rate being made.
- S. 22Section 22 ensures assessments under this Act are exclusive, though owners can challenge in civil court if not land's owner.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the manager of jointly owned land to pay irrigation rates and recover from owners.
- S. 24Section 24 allows rent enhancement or abatement based on benefits or loss from minor irrigation works under the Act.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates claims for charges under section 19(b) to be filed in a revenue court following rent enhancement or abatement procedures.
- S. 26Section 26 makes landowners jointly and severally liable for recovering sums under previous agreements for irrigation benefits.
- S. 27Section 27 validates pre-existing agreements for minor irrigation works if consistent with the Act, pending state government notification.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Collector to recover dues under the Act as if they were land revenue arrears.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the officer-in-charge or Collector to make agreements for collecting and remitting dues to the State Government.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the Collector to mandate lambardar to collect and recover irrigation fees from third parties, treating it as land revenue recovery.
- S. 31Nothing in sections 28, 29 and 30 applies to fines
- S. 32Section penalizes unauthorized interference with irrigation works and maintenance, with fines and imprisonment for violations.
- S. 33Section 33 prevents double prosecution under other laws for offenses in this Act, ensuring no one is punished twice for the same offense.
- S. 35Section 35 defines "work" to include all government-occupied lands and related structures for minor irrigation projects.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates the Collector to prepare records detailing irrigation customs, water rights, and mill rights, which serve as evidence in disputes.
- S. 37Section 37 resolves disputes over rights and liabilities related to minor irrigation works under the Act, allowing for compensation and final water distribution orders.
- S. 38Section 38 applies Northern India Canal and Drainage Act compensation rules for irrigation scheme damages.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines the process for determining and recovering compensation for land or water course transfers under minor irrigation projects.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates compensation for landowners whose land is entered to fix minor irrigation work accidents.
- S. 41Section 41 provides compensation for damages caused by minor irrigation works, with disputes referred to the Collector for final decision.
- S. 42Section 42 limits compensation claims for damage to one year unless good cause is shown, barring suits against officers.
- S. 43Section 43 protects government officers from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 44Section 44 allows officers to summon and examine witnesses in irrigation inquiries, treating them as judicial proceedings.
- S. 45Section 45 vests irrigation works in the responsible persons or authority as per the notified scheme.
- S. 46The section allows the State Government to delegate its powers under the Act to the Board of Revenue or other officials.
- S. 47(1) The [State Government]1 may, after previous publication make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 1894—
- S. 1920(2) [It shall extend5 to the whole of Uttar Pradesh
- S. 1937Adapted and modified by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950