Section 59: Rate on lands benefitted by works

Q: What does Section 59 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) deal with?

Section 59 TNICDA pertains to "Rate on lands benefitted by works". It is part of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 59 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs rate on lands benefitted by works. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 59 TNICDA still in force?

Yes, Section 59 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 59 TNICDA?

धारा 59 TNICDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. Section 59 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs rate on lands benefitted by works. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 59 TNICDA?

Dhara 59 TNICDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 59 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs rate on lands benefitted by works. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 59 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873?

Cite as: "Section 59, 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, § 59 (India).

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- [(1) The proportion of the cost other than that which is to be defrayed by Government in respect of such scheme, may be charged from the owners of all lands made chargeable under section 57 in accordance with rules made by the State Government in this behalf.] [Substituted by Punjab Act 19 of 1953.]

(2)

An owner shall be competent to contribute towards the charges payable by him either wholly or in part in terms of land, labour or cash in the manner prescribed by rules made in this behalf.