Section 74
Definition of “canal”.
The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873
About this Act
An Act to regulate Irrigation, Navigation and Drainage Northern India.
In this Part the word "canal" shall (unless there be something
repugnant in the subject or context) be deemed to include also all lands occupied by the State
Government for the purposes of canals, and all buildings, machinery, fences, gates and other
erections, trees, crops, plantations or other produce occupied by or belonging to the State
Government upon such lands.