Central Act
The River Boards Act, 1956
An Act to provide for the establishment of River Boards for the regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys.
| Act number | 49 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-09-12 |
| In force from | 1957-05-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shaktri |
| Department | Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation |
| Sections | 29 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The River Boards Act, 1956 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-05-15, having been enacted on 1956-09-12.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Jal Shaktri (Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation).
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