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Under section 9, River Boards Act, 1956 (1)
Text
Section 9, River Boards Act, 1956 [S1D-ED2]
As at 8 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.
Definitions recorded in this document
Synthetic definition. Board: Section 2, River Boards Act, 1956 [S1DE6M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under section 4
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
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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