Section 16, National Waterways Act, 2016 [S27-KVZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 May 2016.

In National Waterways Act, 2016 [A11-KC1]. This text from 11 May 2016. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, National Waterways Act, 2016 [S27-KVZ]. Machine: S27-KVZ.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Board may, by order in writing, direct any user of water to take such measures in relation to the use of water 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, National Waterways Act, 2016 [S27KDP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under section 4

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prescribed: Section 2, National Waterways Act, 2016 [S27KDP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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