(1) Unless there is anything repugnant in the Subject or context, any expression used in this Act, which is defined or explained '[in the Central Provinces Land Revenue Act, 1917 or in the Central Province Tenancy Act, 1920], shall have the meaning therein assigned to it.
(2) Every expression, which is defined or explained in any part of this Act, is used in every part of this Act in conformity with such definition or explanation.
3, Canal. - "Canal" includes: - 1[(a) all canals, channels and reservoirs Including submerging tanks tube wells, drainage works, and lift irrigation works constructed, maintained or controlled by the State Government for the supply of water for irrigation.
(b) all works, roads, embankments, structures, supply and escape channels connected with, or constructed for the purpose of facilitating the construction Or maintenance of such canals, channels or reservoirs;
(c) all uncompleted works which, when completed, will fall within clause (a) or (b); and
(d) all land acquired or set apart for any of the above, but does not Include a water-course.
Section 4-6] M.P. Irrigation Act, 1931 [3 2 (4. Water-Course, - “Water-Course" means any channel which is supplied with water from a canal but is not maintained at the cost of the government. And all subsidiary works belonging to such channel and including a field channel constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
3 [(4-A) Field Channel. - "Field Channel" means channel which conveys or distributes water from an outlet or an opening in a watercourse for irrigation of fields belonging to private owners.