Act Number: 49

Act Name: The River Boards Act, 1956

Year: 1956

Enactment Date: 1956-09-12

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

Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shaktri

Department: Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

Section 7: Temporary absence of any member.
    If any member is by infirmity or otherwise rendered temporarily incapable of carrying out his duties or is absent on leave or otherwise in circumstances not involving the vacation of his appointment, the Central Government may appoint another person to act in his place.
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