Section 17:
Vulnerability and hazard classification of dams.
The State Dam Safety Organisation shall
classify each dam under their jurisdiction as per such vulnerability and hazard classification criteria as
may be specified by the regulations.
41/2021 - The Dam Safety Act, 2021 ▶
Act Number: 41
Act Name: The Dam Safety Act, 2021
Year: 2021
Enactment Date: 2021-12-13
Long Title: An Act to provide for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of the specified dam for prevention of dam failure related disasters and to provide for institutional mechanism to ensure their safe functioning and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shaktri
Department: Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation