The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956

Section 1. Short title and extent

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. Short title and extent. (1) This Act may be called the [1][Inter-State River] Water Disputes Act, 1956. (2) It extends to the whole of India. [Footnotes] 1. Subs. by Act 14 of 2002, s. 2, for "Inter-State" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 14 of 2002, s. 2

    In force from 28 Mar 2002

    Earlier wording: “Inter-State”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 14 of 2002, s. 2, for "Inter-State" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002).