Section 4, Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [S2D-DVJ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 August 1879 by No. 3218/1879 [N12-Q5Q].
4. Registration of operators of a water supply scheme.—(1) Every operator of a water supply scheme shall, within thirty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the operation of a water supply scheme after such commencement, within thirty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Board in Form B, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees. (2) The Board shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No operator of a water supply scheme shall carry on the operation of a water supply scheme unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Board: Section 2, Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [S2DDSP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act
Board: 279 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [S2DDSP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Circular of the Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 16th July, 1888 on section 4 of the Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [C10-K63], 16 July 1888, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 (Maharashtra Act 7 of 1879)".
Cited by (2)
Section 28, Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [S2D-EKE], 11 March 1879, Band A. "section 4".
Section 33, Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 [S2D-ERR], 11 March 1879, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D12-9MG. Every operator of a water supply scheme: Apply for registration to the Board in Form B, fee one thousand rupees; thirty days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra (synthetic record).