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Section 47, Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 [S1D-BAR]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 April 1956.

In Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 [A10-EVS]. This text from 9 April 1956. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 47, Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 [S1D-BAR]. Machine: S1D-BAR.

47. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Board or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Board: Section 2, Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 [S1D9XV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under section 4

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