Section 13: Provision for irrigation and water-supply.

The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948Central Act · Act 14 of 1948

The Corporation may, with the approval of the State Government concerned which shall not be unreasonably withheld, construct canals and distributaries and maintain and operate them:

Provided that the State Government may, after giving notice and subject to the payment of fair compensation, take over the maintenance and operation of any such canal or distributary.

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Act	The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948
Section	13
Marginal note	Provision for irrigation and water-supply.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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