No. T-26/1486-1531, dated 1-6-78.The procedure of sanctioning Longitudinal sections of Canals has been reviewed and it is hereby ordered that Longitudinal sections of all Canals of Medium and Minor Irrigation work shall be approved by the concerned Superintending Engineers after preparing the Shajra sheets and classification of land as per standing order No. 4. All Longitudinal sections of channels of medium & minor irrigation works should therefore, bear the signature of the Superintending Engineer as token of his approval. A copy of such approved Longitudinal sections should be sent to this office for information of the Chief Engineer.The Longitudinal sections of canals of Major projects shall continue to be put up to the Chief Engineer for approval.
