The Orissa Hydro-electric Projects and Flood Control Works (Survey) Act, 1961
The Orissa Hydro-electric Projects and Flood Control Works (Survey) Act, 1961
The Orissa Hydro-Electric Projects and Flood Control Works (Survey) Act, 1961 provides a legal framework for government officials to survey and investigate lands in Odisha to determine their suitability for hydro-electric power and flood control projects. It applies to state engineering authorities, field surveyors, and local landowners or occupiers whose properties are evaluated. The law empowers authorized officers to enter private land, dig test pits, and take measurements, while protecting occupants through mandatory advance notice and immediate financial compensation for any property damage. By requiring public notification and an objection process, it balances state development needs with citizen rights.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and extent.:-(1) This Act may be called the Orissa Hydro-
- 2. Definitions.:- In this Act unless the context otherwise Definition
- 3. Power to take up survey.:- (i) Whenever it appears to the State
- 4. Payment of compensation.:- The office who has entered upon any
- 5. Such decision shall be final and no suit shall lie in a civil court to have it set aside or modified.
- 6. Offences.:- Whoever obstructs any person in the course of carrying
- 7. Power to make rules.:- The State Government may make rules for
- 8. Power to remove difficulties :- If any difficulty arises in giving effect
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