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The Arunachal Pradesh Soil and Water Conservation Act, 1991

The Arunachal Pradesh Soil and Water Conservation Act, 1991

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This Act regulates the conservation of soil and water resources throughout the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It establishes a State Land Use Board to set policies and District Boards in each region to oversee planning, education, and the execution of conservation measures. The government appoints officers to implement these plans, which aim to reclaim, protect, and improve land. Landowners or occupiers who benefit from these projects are recognized as beneficiaries. By organizing these boards and officers, the law ensures that natural resources are managed effectively to prevent degradation and support sustainable land use in the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extend and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constotution of State Land Use Board and District Land Use Board
  4. 4. Function of the Board
  5. 5. Function of the District Board
  6. 6. Appointment of Socil and Water Conservation Officer
  7. 7. Preparation of Soil and Water Conservation Plan
  8. 8. Consideration and approval of the plan
  9. 9. Final publication of the plan
  10. 10. Temporary possession of land
  11. 11. Possession of land
  12. 12. Payment of compensation
  13. 13. Restoration of possession
  14. 14. Directions to execute work
  15. 15. Progress report
  16. 16. Entry of rights and liabilities in revenue records
  17. 17. Discharge of liabilities
  18. 18. Evaluation of the plan
  19. 19. Prevention of action prejudicial to Soil and Water Conservation
  20. 20. Penalties
  21. 21. Proceedings under the Act
  22. 22. Vacancy for defect in constitution not to invalidate proceedings
  23. 23. Decision by majority of votes
  24. 24. Power to enter etc.
  25. 25. Registration of document
  26. 26. Public access to documents and maps
  27. 27. Determinations and orders to be final
  28. 28. Sanction for prosecution
  29. 29. Provisions of this Act to over-ride other law
  30. 30. Powers to make rules
  31. FIRST SCHEDULE. Soil and Water Conservation scheme under section 7 (2)
  32. SECOND SCHEDULE. Evaluation of the soil and water conservation plans

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