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 24: Delegation of powers.
    The Board may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to the chairman or any other member of any officer of the Board, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions under this Act as it may deem necessary for the efficient running of the day-to day administration of the Board.
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