Section 5. Notification to issue when water-supply is to be applied for public purposes

PART II OF THE APPLICATION OF WATER FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 5. Notification to issue when water-supply is to be applied for public purposes.— Whenever it appears expedient to the State Government that the water of any river or stream flowing in a natural channel, or of any lake or other natural collection of still water, should be applied or used by the State Government for the purpose of any existing or projected canal or drainage-work, the State Government