Central Act
The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873
An Act to regulate Irrigation, Navigation and Drainage Northern India.
| Act number | 08 of 1873 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1873-02-11 |
| In force from | 1873-02-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shaktri |
| Department | Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation |
| Sections | 75 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 come into force?
It came into force on 1873-02-11, having been enacted on 1873-02-11.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Jal Shaktri (Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation).
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