Section 6

Powers of Canal-officer.

The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873

  • Act 8 of 1873
  • Ministry of Jal Shaktri
  • Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
About this Act

An Act to regulate Irrigation, Navigation and Drainage Northern India.

All sections
    At any time after the day so named, any Canal-officer, acting under the orders of the State Government in this behalf, may enter on any land and remove any obstructions, and may close any channels, and do any other thing necessary for such application or use of the said water.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

Scroll to Top