Section 17 of The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948
Save as otherwise prescribed, no person shall construct, operate or maintain in the Damodar Valley any dam or other work or any installation for the extraction of water without the consent of the Corporation.
Summary
- No person is allowed to build, run, or keep up any dam, water extraction work, or equipment in the Damodar Valley without the Corporation's written permission (consent).
- This ban applies to dams, water pumps, tube-wells, or any other set-ups designed to take water out of the river basin or its tributaries.
- There can be exceptions to this rule, but only if they are officially allowed and set out (prescribed) in the rules made under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a private landowner dig a tube-well or build a small pond on their own land in the Damodar Valley?
No, they cannot build or maintain any work or installation for water extraction without the consent of the Corporation, unless a specific rule under the Act exempts them.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, whose consent is mandatory to construct, operate, or maintain any water extraction installation in the Damodar Valley?
Q2.Under Section 53 of The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, what is the maximum fine that can be imposed for violating the prohibition under Section 17?
Q3.Under Section 17 of The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, what activities related to water extraction installations require the Corporation's consent?
Q4.Under Section 17 of The Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, what does the phrase "Save as otherwise prescribed" mean?