The Government of Punjab on December 27, 2023, notified the Punjab Canal and Drainage Act, 2023.
The following has been stated: -
•Section 2 talks about various definitions like “canal” “culturable command area” and others
•Section 3 talks about the Power of the state government to Appoint officers.
•Section 4 talks about the Utilization of water for public purposes.
•Section 5 talks about the Power to Prohibit installation of tube wells.
It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. 11-Leg. /2023.]
