Standing Order No. 2342/2023 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th June, 2023 on the operation of a water supply scheme [C14-3CR]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2342/2023
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Law Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 20th June, 2023
STANDING ORDER
To
All Divisional Canal Officers,
Subject: The operation of a water supply scheme by operators of a water supply scheme under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the operation of a water supply scheme by operators of a water supply scheme.
2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a water supply scheme carrying on the operation of a water supply scheme shall make an application in Form C to the Board within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Divisional Canal Officer shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within fifteen days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.
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