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Section 21: Application for construction of new water-course.

The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873Central Act · Act 8 of 1873

Any person desiring the construction of new water-course may apply in writing to the Divisional Canal-officer, stating--

(1) that he has endeavoured unsuccessfully to acquire, from the owners of the land through which he desires such water-course to pass, a right to occupy so much of the land as will be needed for such water-course;

(2) that he desires the said Canal-officer, in his behalf and at his cost, to do all things necessary for acquiring such right;

(3) that he is able to defray all costs involved in acquiring such right and constructing such water-course.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873
Section21
Marginal noteApplication for construction of new water-course.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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