Section 4, Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [S2H-KFK]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 September 1977 by No. 319/1977 [N12-WKQ].
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, Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [S2HKDQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act
Board: 279 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [S2HKDQ] (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 13th July, 1985 on section 4 of the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [C10-MWE], 13 July 1985, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 (Maharashtra Act 38 of 1976)".
Cited by (3)
Section 38, Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [S2H-MHP], 7 November 1976, Band A. "section 4".
Section 43, Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 [S2H-MPR], 7 November 1976, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Maharashtra Irrigation Act Rules, 1978 [S2H-RJ5], 15 May 1978, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D12-KPK. 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).