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Section 40: For endangering stability of irrigation work, etc

The Odisha Irrigation Act, 1959.State Act of Odisha · Act 14 of 1959

Whoever without proper authority–

(1) pierces or cuts through, or attempts to pierce or cut through, or otherwise to damage, destroy or endanger the stability of any irrigation work;

(2) opens, shuts or obstructs, or attempts to open, shut or obstruct any sluice of any irrigation work;

(3) makes any dam or obstruction, for the purpose of diverting or opposing the current of a river, spring, stream or canal on the bank whereof there is a flood embankment, or refuses or neglects to remove any such dam or obstruction when lawfully required so to do; shall, when such act shall not amount to the offence of committing his chief within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) on conviction before a Magistrate of the first or second class, be furnished for each such offence with fine which may extend to six months, or with both.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Odisha Irrigation Act, 1959.
Section40
Marginal noteFor endangering stability of irrigation work, etc
JurisdictionState of Odisha
StatusIn force as published by the source

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