Section 9, River Boards Act, 1956 [S1D-ED2]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 1957 by S.O. 2973(E) [N11-N0D].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Board may, by order in writing, direct any operator of a water supply scheme to take such measures in relation to the operation of a water supply scheme as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Board: Section 2, River Boards Act, 1956 [S1DE6M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under section 4
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Notification S.O. 4942(E) of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation dated 15th October, 2025 under section 9 [N15-3V9], 15 October 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the River Boards Act, 1956 (49 of 1956), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Executive Engineer"
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