Section 2

Declaration as to expediency of control by Central Government.

The River Boards Act, 1956

  • Act 49 of 1956
  • Ministry of Jal Shaktri
  • Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
About this Act

An Act to provide for the establishment of River Boards for the regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys.

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    It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that the Central Government should take under its control the regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, to the extent hereinafter provided.

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