3. Publication of Preliminary Notification, - (1) Whenever it appears to the Government that it is necessary in the public interest that for the transport of water from one area to another area, pipelines may be laid by the Government or a Corporation and that for the purpose of laying such pipelines, it is necessary to acquire the right of user in any land under which such pipelines may be laid, it may, by notification declare its intention to acquire the right of use therein; (2) Every notification under sub-section (1) shall give a brief description of such land; (3) The competent authority shall cause the substance of the notification to be published at such places and in such manner as may be prescribed;
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 4 · Hearing of objections.Section 5 · Power of officers to enter, Survey and excavate.Section 6 · Declaration of acquisition of right of use in the land.Section 7 · Laying of Pipelines.Section 8 · Power to enter land for Inspection etc.Section 9 · Restrictions regarding the use of land.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 13 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2025-07-17. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.