The West Bengal Irrigation ( Imposition Of Water Rate For Damodar Valley Corporation Water ) Act, 1958
west-bengal · 1958
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- S. 1The act establishes the West Bengal Irrigation Act, 1958, to be enforced on a date appointed by the state government.
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Defini- tions
- S. 3Section overrides any conflicting provisions in other laws or contracts.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the West Bengal State Government to impose irrigation water rates for specific seasons, with objections reviewable before final imposition.
- S. 5Notwithstanding anything
- S. 6Section 6 provides for exemptions from water rates in case of crop failure and outlines the assessment and payment process for water rates.
- S. 9(1) For the purpose of irrigation or drainage of lands F"
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the Collector to remove obstructions or cuts diverting irrigation water and impose penalties on offenders.
- S. 11All arrears of water rate together with interest and costs, if any, shall be recoverable as public demands
- S. 13(1) The State Government may make rules for carry- ing out the purposes of this Act