Model Flood Bill

Even as several parts of the country grapple with the flood-like situation, a 35-year-old Model Flood Bill aimed at minimising losses to life and property awaits implementation by most of the states.     The bill, prepared by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in 1975, will empower authorities to remove dwellings from flood-pron...

Even as several parts of the country grapple with the flood-like situation, a 35-year-old Model Flood Bill aimed at minimising losses to life and property awaits implementation by most of the states.     The bill, prepared by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in 1975, will empower authorities to remove dwellings from flood-pron...