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Section 24. Enhancement and abatement of rent

THE UNITED PROVINCES MINOR IRRIGATION

Act no. 1 of 19201920In forceUttarakhand (State Act)

24. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any enactment to the contrary, but subject to any rules made in this behalf, where benefits are received for a minor irrigation work constructed or maintained under this Act, such benefits, whether due to the supply of direct irrigation or to percolation, submersion, improvement of the water-supply in wells or drainage of excessive water or otherwise, shall be deemed a ground for enhancement of rent. (2) In like manner, the loss or discontinuance of any benefits received from a minor irrigation work shall be deemed a ground for abatement of rent.