Section 56 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Any land required by a State Board for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act shall be deemed to be needed for a public purpose and such land shall be acquired for the State Board under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894), or under any other corresponding law for the time being in force.
Summary
- Land needed by a State Board for its work is legally considered to be for a public purpose.
- This land can be obtained through compulsory acquisition.
- The acquisition process follows the Land Acquisition Act of 1894.
- Other matching state laws can also be used to acquire the necessary land.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a State Board acquire land under the 1974 Water Law?
Yes, Section 56 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, allows for the compulsory acquisition of land needed for the Board's functions.
2. Is land acquisition for a State Board considered a public purpose?
Yes, Section 56 of the 1974 Water Law states that land required by the Board shall be deemed to be needed for a public purpose.
3. Which specific law is used to acquire land for the State Board under Section 56?
According to Section 56 of the 1974 Water Law, land is acquired under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, or similar corresponding laws.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 56 of The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, land required by a State Board is deemed to be for what?
Q2.Which historical law is mentioned in Section 56 of the 1974 Water Law for acquiring land?
Q3.Under Section 56 of the 1974 Water Law, why would a State Board need to acquire land?
Q4.If the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is not used, what other law can be used under Section 56 of the 1974 Water Law?