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Standing Order No. 4778/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th October, 2007 on the drawing of water from a river [C1A-E46]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 4 October 2007; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: West Bengal [IN-WB]. Made by the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal.

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Cite: Standing Order No. 4778/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th October, 2007 on the drawing of water from a river, Standing Order No. 4778/2007, 4th October, 2007 [C1A-E46]. Machine: C1A-E46.

Standing Order No. 4778/2007

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 4th October, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Irrigation Inspectors,

Subject: The drawing of water from a river by riparian owners 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 Revenue 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 drawing of water from a river by riparian owners.

2. The matter has been examined. Every riparian owner carrying on the drawing of water from a river shall make an application in Form F to the Tribunal within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Irrigation Inspector shall ensure that dispute is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tribunal within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Revenue 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 Revenue 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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Standing Order No. 4778/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th October, 2007 on the drawing of water from a river [C1A-E46]