The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948

Section 13. Provision for irrigation and water-supply

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. Provision for irrigation and water-supply . — The Corporation may, with the approval of the State Government concerned which shall not be unreasonably withheld, construct canals and distributaries and maintain and operate them: Provided that the State Government may, after giving notice and subject to the payment of fair compensation, take over the maintenance and operation of any such canal or distributary.

Source: India Code