Section 17

Vulnerability and hazard classification of dams.

The Dam Safety Act, 2021

  • Act 41 of 2021
  • Ministry of Jal Shaktri
  • Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
About this Act

An Act to provide for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of the specified dam for prevention of dam failure related disasters and to provide for institutional mechanism to ensure their safe functioning and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    The State Dam Safety Organisation shall classify each dam under their jurisdiction as per such vulnerability and hazard classification criteria as may be specified by the regulations.

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