Section 27. Barh Yojna.

(1) Whenever it appears to the Board that any area has been or is likely to be affected by the flooding of any river or rivulet or by water logging, the Board may frame a Barh Yojana (flood scheme) for such area. (2) A Barh Yojana nay provide for- (a) the construction of structures for the protection of houses and essential supply installations affected or likely to be affected by flood; (b) the repair or reconstruction of houses damaged by flood; (c) the construction of drains and other outlets for drainage of accumulated water; (d) the raising of the level of any area; (e) the re-laying of sites in any area; (f) the acquisition of any land necessary for the scheme; (g) the evacuation of the inhabitants of any locality affected or endangered by flood and the provision of alternative accommodation for them.