The River Boards Act, 1956 · II — ESTABLISHMENT OF RIVER BOARDS

Section 5. Composition of Board

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. Composition of Board.— (1) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and such other members as the Central Government thinks fit to appoint. (2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member unless, in the opinion of the Central Government, he has special knowledge and experience in irrigation, electrical engineering flood control, navigation, water conservation, soil conservation administration or finance.

Source: India Code