3-A. (1) Whenever the District Magistrate is of the opinion that for the purpose of preventing an imminent da… — UTTAR PRADESH FLOOD EMERGENCY POWERS (EVACUATION AND REQUISITION) ACT, 1951

[3-A. (1) Whenever the District Magistrate is of the opinion that for the purpose of preventing an imminent danger to life or serious damage to property, caused or threatened by floods in any area, it is necessary in the public interest —

1 [3-A. (1) Whenever the District Magistrate is of the opinion that for the purpose of preventing an imminent danger to life or serious damage to property, caused or threatened by floods in any area, it is necessary in the public interest — (i) to divert the flow of the flooded water ; or (ii) to remove wholly or in part any wall, embankment or any other object causing obstruction to the flow of such water in any direction ; he may make such order, as he thinks necessary, for diverting the flow of such water or for the removal of such wall, embankment or object, as the case may be. An order made by the District Magistrate under sub-section (1) shall be executed by such agency and in such manner as may be specified in the order. ] 1 The District Magistrate may, for the purpose of accommodating any person who have left or have been removed from their houses in accordance with any order made under section 3, take possession of any premises other than — (a) premises used for the purpose of religious worship ; or (b) a private dwelling house in use as such.

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