Section 9, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2D-C5F]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 January 1877 by No. 1658/1877 [N12-Q4N].
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, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2DBY0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act
Board: 279 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2DBY0] (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 (148)
Standing Order No. 4485/2014 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th August, 2014 on the drawing of water from a river [C1A-ZTH], 6 August 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4921/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th November, 2018 on the drawing of water from a river [C1F-3MZ], 9 November 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4166/2019 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th June, 2019 on the discharge of effluent into a stream [C13-Q23], 9 June 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3548/2008 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd October, 2008 on the discharge of effluent into a stream [C12-VMQ], 3 October 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4147/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 13th August, 2015 on the use of water [C13-C9P], 13 August 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2342/2023 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th June, 2023 on the operation of a water supply scheme [C14-3CR], 20 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2417/2025 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd November, 2025 on the use of water for industry [C14-CF7], 2 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4355/2007 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd February, 2007 on the treatment of sewage [C12-RB0], 2 February 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2147/2019 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th August, 2019 on the treatment of sewage [C13-QMA], 25 August 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3087/2021 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th May, 2021 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C13-WEJ], 15 May 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2125/2020 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 17th April, 2020 on the treatment of sewage [C13-SBC], 17 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Bengal Irrigation (Permit Control) Order, 2009 [N13-BM7], 25 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 2498/2014 of the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th December, 2014 on the drawing of water from a river [C11-CGH], 8 December 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4841/2010 of the Environment Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th June, 2010 on the use of water for industry [C11-1CX], 4 June 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Environment Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2740/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th March, 2022 on the use of water [C12-2GM], 4 March 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2858/2026 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd June, 2026 on the use of water [C12-KX0], 2 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1196/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th June, 2026 on the operation of a water supply scheme [C12-MBN], 25 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3073/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 7th October, 2008 on the use of water for industry [C10-X0J], 7 October 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 47/2021 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th March, 2021 on the use of water [C11-YX9], 5 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3470/2006 of the Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd May, 2006 on the extraction of ground water [C10-Q1X], 23 May 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1260/2008 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal dated 11th December, 2008 on the drawing of water from a river [C10-XB4], 11 December 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2619/2016 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 6th March, 2016 on the extraction of ground water [C11-GBX], 6 March 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4172/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st October, 2009 on the operation of a ferry [C12-XWZ], 1 October 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4199/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd December, 2019 on the maintenance of a dam [C13-RE2], 3 December 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4244/2016 of the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal dated 22nd April, 2016 on the sinking of a tube well [C13-E8W], 22 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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