Section 30D: Publication of notice of intention to acquire land

Q: What does Section 30D of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) deal with?

Section 30D TNICDA pertains to "Publication of notice of intention to acquire land". It is part of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 30D of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs publication of notice of intention to acquire land. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 30D TNICDA still in force?

Yes, Section 30D of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 30D TNICDA?

धारा 30D TNICDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 30D of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. Section 30D of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs publication of notice of intention to acquire land. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 30D TNICDA?

Dhara 30D TNICDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 30D of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 30D of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs publication of notice of intention to acquire land. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 30D of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873?

Cite as: "Section 30D, 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, § 30D (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

(1)

The Divisional Canal Officer may, either of his own motion or on the application of a share-holder, publish in the manner prescribed a notice of his intention to acquire any land required for implementation of the scheme.

(2)

Any person interested in the land notified under sub-section (1) may within fifteen days from the publication thereof, apply to the Divisional Canal Officer by petition stating his objections to the proposed acquisition of his rights.

(3)

After considering the objections, the Divisional Canal Officer may proceed to take the occupation of the land so required on behalf of the share-holder.

(4)

Compensation, to be fixed by the Divisional Canal Officer on the principles set out under section 23 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, shall be payable by the share-holders in proportion to the culturable commanded area under the scheme held by each one of them to the owner or occupier of any land for such acquisition and on failure of payment, the amount shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue.

A person aggrieved from the order of the Divisional Canal Officer in respect of compensation may prefer an appeal within thirty days of the passing the order to the Collector whose decision shall be final.