THE HIMACHAL PRADESH MINOR CANALS ACT, 1976

The Himachal Pradesh Minor Canals Act, 1976

This law regulates minor canals in Himachal Pradesh, covering both government-owned waterways and private irrigation channels known as kuhls that serve multiple landowners. It applies specifically to canals listed in official schedules, allowing the state government to manage their construction, maintenance, and operation through notifications. By setting these rules, the Act ensures fair water distribution, protects land from flooding, and helps the state effectively control irrigation resources to support agricultural development and public welfare throughout the state.

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