THE CANAL AND DRAINAGE ACT, 1873(Act VIII of 1873)C O N T E N T SPART IPRELIMINARYSections 1. Short title – Local extent. 2. [Repealed] 3. Interpretation-clause. 4. Power to appoint officers. 4-A. Organizations of Farmers.PART IIOF THE APPLICATION OF WATERFOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 5. Notification to issue when water supply is to be applied for public purposes. 6. Powers of Canal Officers. 7. Notice as to claims for compensation. 8. No compensation to be awarded for any damage. 9. [Repealed] 10. [Repealed] 11. Abatement of rent on interruption of water-supply. 12. Enhancement of rent on restoration of water-supply. 13. [Repealed]PART IIIOF THE CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCE OF WORKS 14. Power to enter and survey, etc. ...