Section 45: Levy of betterment contribution

The Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003State Act of Kerala · Act 31 of 2003

Where the Government are of opinion that it is necessary to levy a betterment contribution, they may levy betterment contribution in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter from the owner of any land which, in their opinion, is benefited by any major irrigation work constructed or completed after the commencement of this Act and of any land benefited by an irrigation work declared to be a major irrigation work under the provisions of this Act, whether constructed before or after such commencement.

Explanation:—A land shall be deemed to be benefited notwithstanding that the benefit is not enjoyed, provided such non-enjoyment is not due to any fault on the part of the Government.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003
Section	45
Marginal note	Levy of betterment contribution
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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