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The Tamil Nadu Irrigation Tanks (Improvement) Act, 1949

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The Tamil Nadu Irrigation Tanks (Improvement) Act, 1949 empowers the State Government of Tamil Nadu to increase the storage capacity and efficiency of any irrigation tank in the state, regardless of whether it lies in public or private lands. To boost agricultural water availability, government authorities can raise water levels and undertake necessary engineering works. Private tank owners do not bear improvement costs, though the government may recover expenses from landowners who benefit from the upgraded water supply. Individuals who suffer property damage or water loss from these measures can apply for monetary compensation, with provisions for legal appeals.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to take measures for increasing the capacity or efficiency of irrigation tank
  4. 4. Suits and applications for injunctions barred
  5. 5. Compensation
  6. 6. Appeal against order of the District Collector
  7. 7. Power to make rules

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