The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (III of 1897)

Section 1- In sub-section (2), after "Part 'B' States" add "other than the Madhya Bharat and Sironj regions of the State of Madhya Pradesh". (3) On receipt of the application, the Executive Engineer shall, after making or causing to be made such enquiry, as he deems fit, lay down the specification for the construction of the private water-course and give such other directions in relation thereto as he may consider necessary. (4) Every private water-course shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications and directions given under sub-section (3). (5) No private water-course shall be used for the supply of water from a canal for irrigation purposes unless it has been constructed in accordance with the specifications and directions given under sub-section (3). After "preferred" occurring for the second time, insert-- "shall be paid within three months of the date of the certificate or order, as the case may be, and if not so paid." In the Explanation, omit "and the same Act as applied to Berar."