Section 16: Application by persons desiring to use canal water

Q: What does Section 16 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) deal with?

Section 16 TNICDA pertains to "Application by persons desiring to use canal water". It is part of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs application by persons desiring to use canal water. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 TNICDA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 TNICDA?

धारा 16 TNICDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. Section 16 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs application by persons desiring to use canal water. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 TNICDA?

Dhara 16 TNICDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs application by persons desiring to use canal water. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, 1873, § 16 (India).

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