(1) The District Magistrate may, if it appears necessary with a view to meeting or averting danger caused or… — UTTAR PRADESH FLOOD EMERGENCY POWERS (EVACUATION AND REQUISITION) ACT, 1951

(1) The District Magistrate may, if it appears necessary with a view to meeting or averting danger caused or threatened by floods to life and property of persons residing in any area, by written order requisition any boat and may make such further orders as may be appear to him to be necessary or expedient in connection with such requisition.

5. (1) The District Magistrate may, if it appears necessary with a view to meeting or averting danger caused or threatened by floods to life and property of persons residing in any area, by written order requisition any boat and may make such further orders as may be appear to him to be necessary or expedient in connection with such requisition. Power to divert flow or remove obstruction Accommodation of evacuated person Requisition of boat

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