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Uttarakhand Flood Plain Zoning Act, 2012

General201232 sections

This law regulates land use near rivers in Uttarakhand to prevent flooding. It applies to the entire state and empowers the government to survey river areas and designate specific flood zones. The main purpose is to restrict human activities in these vulnerable areas to protect public health, safety, and property from inundation. By establishing clear boundaries and appointing an authority to manage them, the state aims to reduce damage during floods and manage river channels effectively.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Declaration of flood plain zoning
  4. 4. Powers and functions of the Flood Zoning Authority
  5. 5. Survey
  6. 6. Power to take up survey
  7. 7. Payment of damages
  8. 8. Declaration of intention of State Government to demarcate flood plains areas
  9. 9. Public Notices
  10. 10. Objections
  11. 11. Decision of State Government
  12. 12. Notification for Prohibition or Restriction in Flood Plain Areas
  13. 13. Penalty
  14. 14. Power to Compound
  15. 15. Appeal
  16. 16. Revision
  17. 17. Payment of compensation
  18. 18. Determining the compensation and apportionment by consent
  19. 19. Compensation not admissible
  20. 20. Application against award
  21. 21. Procedure and powers of authorities in deciding applications under section 20
  22. 22. Decision enforceable as decree of civil court
  23. 23. Payment under award
  24. 24. Power to remove obstructions
  25. 25. Preventing Flood Zoning Authority from doing any act to be an offence
  26. 26. Flood zoning Authority other officers to be public servants
  27. 27. Protection of action taken in good faith
  28. 28. Recovery of fine
  29. 29. Power of Court
  30. 30. Power to make rules
  31. 31. Repeal and Saving
  32. 27(2). Protection of action taken in good faith

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