Whenever it appears expedient to the State Government that the water of any river or stream flowing in a natural channel, or of any lake or other natural collection of still water, should be applied or used by the State Government for the purpose of any existing or projected canal or drainage-work, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that the said water will be so applied or used after a day to be named in the said notification, not being earlier than three months from the date thereof.
Section 5: Notification to issue when water-supply is to be applied for public purposes.
The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873Central Act · Act 8 of 1873
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Notification to issue when water-supply is to be applied for public purposes. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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