The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873

Section 29. Conditions binding on applicant placed in occupation

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

29. Conditions binding on applicant placed in occupation.— When any such applicant is placed in occupation of land or of a water-course as aforesaid, the following rules and conditions shall be binding on him and his representative in interest:— First.— All works necessary for the passage across such water-course, of water-courses existing previous to its construction and of the drainage intercepted by it, and for affording proper communications across it for the convenience of the neighbouring lands, shall be constructed by the applicant, and be maintained by him or his representative in interest to the satisfaction of the Divisional Canal-officer. Second.— Land occupied for a water-course under the provisions of section 22 shall be used only for the purpose of such water-course. Third.— The proposed water-course shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Divisional Canalofficer within one year after the applicant is placed in occupation of the land. In cases in which land is occupied or a water-course is transferred on the terms of a rent-charge.

Source: India Code