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The Malabar Irrigation Works (Construction & Levy of Cess) Act, 1947 Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 1947

THE MALABAR IRRIGATION WORKS (CONSTRUCTION & LEVY OF CESS) ACT, 1947 THE MALABAR IRRIGATION WORKS (CONSTRUCTION & LEVY OF CESS) ACT, 1947 [Act No. 7 of 1947] PREAMBLE An Act to provide for the construction of irrigation works and the levy of water-cess by the Government in the District of Malabar Whereas the Government propose to undertake the construction of large and important irrigation works in the District of Malabar; And Whereas the Government should have power to construct irrigation works and regulate the supply of water therefrom notwithstanding that such construction or regulation may interfere with private rights in watercourses; And Whereas it is also necessary that payment of water-cess should be made obligatory in respect of lands the irrigation of which is permitted under this Act, whether water is actually taken for the cultivation of such lands, or not It is hereby enacted as follows:- Section 1 - Short title, extent and commencement (1) This Act may be called the Malabar Irrigation Works (Construction and Levy of Cess) Act, 1947. (2) It extends to the whole of the district of Malabar. (3) It shall come into force on such.....

The Madras Irrigation Works (Repairs, Improvement and Construction) Act, 1943 Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 1943

.....For the purposes of this section, 'District Collector' means the Secretary as defined in clause (43) of Section 2 of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (Act 20 of 1994) or in clause (XL) of Section 2 of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 13 of 1994)]. Section 7 - Delegation of the powers of the (State) Government (1) The (State) Government may, by notification in the Omitted by Act 16/2000 [x x x] delegate all or any of their powers under this Act except those conferred upon them by this section and section 11 Substituted by ibid [to the Panchayat and Municipalities, as the case may be, constituted under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) and the kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (20 of 1994) respectively] and may in like manner withdraw any powers so delegated. (2) The exercise of any powers delegated under sub-section (1) shall be subject to such restrictions, limitations and conditions, and to control and revision by such authority or authorities, as may be specified in the notification. Section 8 - Jurisdiction of Courts ousted in certain cases Any action taken of things done under section 2, 3 or 4 shall, subject to the provisions of.....

Madras Irrigation Works (Repairs, Improvement and Construction) Act, 1943 (18 of 1943) Complete Act

State: Tamil Nadu

Year: 1943

.....For the purposes of this section, 'District Collector' means the Secretary as defined in clause (43) of Section 2 of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (Act 20 of 1994) or in clause (XL) of Section 2 of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 13 of 1994)]. SECTION 7: Delegation of the powers of the (State) Government (1)The (State) Government may, by notification in the [x x x] delegate all or any of their powers under this Act except those conferred upon them by this section and section 11 3 (2) 2. Omitted by Act 16/2000.[to the Panchayat and Municipalities, as the case may be,constituted under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) and the Kerala Municipality Act,1994 (20 of 1994) respectively) and may in like manner withdraw any powers so delegated. (2)The exercise of any powers delegated under sub-section (1) shall be subject to such restrictions, limitations and conditions, and to control and revision by such authority or authorities, as may be specified in the notification. SECTION 8: Jurisdiction of Courts ousted in certain cases Any action taken of things done under section 2, 3 or 4 shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 7, be.....

Karnataka Irrigation Act, 1965 Section 61

Title: Power to Remove Obstruction or Damage to Work

State: Karnataka

Year: 1965

Any person in charge of or employed upon any irrigation work, may remove from the land or buildings belonging thereto, or may take into custody without a warrant, and without unnecessary delay make over to a police officer or in the absence of a police officer take or cause to be taken in custody to the nearest police station, any person who within his view-- (a) wilfully damages, alters, enlarges or obstructs any irrigation work; (b) without proper authority interferes with the supply or flow of water, in or from any irrigation work so as to endanger, damage or render less useful such irrigation work.

Irrigation (Levy of Betterment Contribution and Water Rate) Act, 1957 (28 of 1957) Section 3

Title: Levy of Betterment Contribution

State: Karnataka

Year: 1957

.....Explanation I.--A land shall be deemed to be benefited notwithstanding that the benefit is not enjoyed, provided such non-enjoyment is due solely to action or inaction on the part of that person or persons interested in such land. Explanation II.-- A land shall not be deemed to be benefited merely by reason of the execution of ordinary repairs, and maintenance of an existing work wholly or partly at the expense of Government. 4[ Explanation III.-- In this sub-section, the expression "Government" shall be deemed to include the authority established under section 66 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 (Central Act 30 of 1953).] 4[(2) For the purposes of levy of betterment contribution, the prescribed officer shall, by notification, specify,-- (i) the dates of commencement and completion of the construction, restoration, expansion or alteration of any irrigation work; 5[(ii), (iii) x x x] and different dates of commencement and completion of any irrigation work may be specified in respect of different lands benefited by the same irrigation work depending upon the dates on which water is made available to such lands. (3) The Government may either suo motu or on application by.....

The Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 [1] Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 2003

THE KERALA IRRIGATION AND WATER CONSERVATION ACT, 2003 [1] ACT 31 OF 2003 THE KERALA IRRIGATION AND WATER CONSERVATION ACT, 2003 [1] An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to construction of irrigation works, conservation and distribution of water for the purpose of irrigation and levy of betterment contribution and water cess on lands benefited by irrigation works in the State of Kerala and to provide for involvement of farmers in water utilisation system and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Preamble .-Whereas it is expedient to consolidate and amend the laws relating to construction of irrigation works, conservation and distribution of water for the purpose of irrigation and levy of betterment contribution and water cess on lands benefited by irrigation works in the State of Kerala and to provide for involvement of farmers in water utilisation system and for matters connected there with or incidental thereto; BE it enacted in the Fifty- fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Kerala Irrigation and Water.....

Karnataka Irrigation Act, 1965 Chapter V

Title: Award of Compensation

State: Karnataka

Year: 1965

.....of one year from the time when the damage complained of commenced, provided that the Deputy Commissioner on sufficient cause shown to his satisfaction by the claimant for not making the claim within such period, may condone the delay, and entertain the claim. Section 35 - Compensation for damage caused by entry on land, etc (1) In every case of entry upon any land or building or the utilisation of materials under sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, the Irrigation Officer or the person making the entry shall ascertain and record the extent of the damage, if any, caused by the entry, or in the execution of any work, to any crop, tree, building or other property and the value of the materials taken or utilised and, within one month from the date of such entry, compensation shall be tendered by the Irrigation Officer to the land--holder or owner of the property, as the case may be. (2) If such tender is not accepted within a week of such tender, the Irrigation Officer shall forthwith refer the matter to the Deputy Commissioner for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation. Section 36 - Claims to be preferred to the Deputy Commissioner (1) All claims for compensation.....

Karnataka Irrigation Act, 1965 Section 33

Title: Compensation for Damage Caused Consequent on the Exercise of Powers Conferred by This Act

State: Karnataka

Year: 1965

.....navigation or of the means of floating timber or of watering cattle; or (c) stoppage or diminution of supply of water in consequence of the exercise of the power conferred by section 5, if no use has been made of such supply within the five years next before the date of the issue of the notification under section 5; or (d) failure or stoppage of any water in a channel or irrigation work where such failure or stoppage is due to,-- (i) any cause beyond the control of the authority incharge of the irrigation work; (ii) the execution of any repairs, alterations or additions to the channel or irrigation work; (iii) any measures considered necessary by the Irrigation Officer, regulating the proper flow of water in the channel or for maintaining the established course of irrigation; or (iv) circumstances mentioned under clauses (a) to (f) of section 29: Provided further that any person who suffers loss from any stoppage or diminution of water supply to his land due to any causes named in clause (d) of the preceding proviso shall be entitled to such remission of the water rate payable by him as may be authorised by the State Government.

The Madras Estates Land Act, 1908 Complete Act

State: Kerala

Year: 1908

THE MADRAS ESTATES LAND ACT, 1908 THE MADRAS ESTATES LAND ACT, 1908 [Act No. 1 of 1908] PREAMBLE An Act to declare and amend the law relating to the holding of land in estates in the Presidency of Madras. WHEREAS it is expedient to amend and declare the Law relating to the holding of land in estates in the Presidency of Madras; It is hereby enacted as follows:- Chapter I - PRELIMINARY THE MADRAS ESTATES LAND ACT, 1908 [Act No. 1 of 1908] PREAMBLE An Act to declare and amend the law relating to the holding of land in estates in the Presidency of Madras. WHEREAS it is expedient to amend and declare the Law relating to the holding of land in estates in the Presidency of Madras; It is hereby enacted as follows:- Section 1 - Short title, Commencement, Local extent This Act may be called the Madras Estates Land Act, 1908: It shall come into force on the first day of July 1908: and it shall extend to the whole of the Presidency of Madras except the Presidency Town, the district of Malabar and the portion of the Nilgiri district known as the South East Wynaad. Section 2 - Repeal Madras Acts VIII of 1865 and II of 1871 and section 7 of Madras Act.....

Karnataka Irrigation Act, 1965 Section 55

Title: Offences Under the Act

State: Karnataka

Year: 1965

.....of the water therefrom or uses such water in an unauthorised manner; 1 [(xii) x x x] (xiii) contravenes any provisions of this Act; (xiv) contravenes any rule made under section 71, the contravention whereof is declared in the rules made under that section to be an offence punishable under this section, shall, on conviction, be punished for offences under clauses (vi), (x), (xi) 1 [x x x] with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both and for offences under any other clause with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both: Provided that for a second or subsequent offence under clauses (vii) and (viii) such fine shall not be less than fifty rupees and under the other clauses such fine shall not be less than two hundred and fifty rupees: Provided further that in the case of a continuing offence a daily fine not exceeding fifty rupees during the period of the continuance of the offence shall also be imposed. _______________________________ 1. Omitted by Act 12 of 1969 w.e.f. 19.6.1969.