In force · As amended up to 2026-08
39. Compulsory evaluation in certain cases.— The comprehensive dam safety evaluation referred to in section 38 shall be compulsory in the case of, —
(a) major modification to the original structure or design criteria;
(b) discovery of an unusual condition at the dam or reservoir rim; and
(c) an extreme hydrological or seismic event.
Source: India Code