Irrigation Act Article 10

When there is damage to farmland water conservancy facilities that poses an imminent threat to citizens’ lives or their property, the Competent Authority may demolish the facilities; requisition materials, machinery, facilities, or land needed for emergency actions; dispatch manpower; or adopt other necessary emergency measures.In cases where citizens suffer loss as a result of demolition, requisitions, drafting, or other emergency measures as mentioned in the preceding Paragraph, they may ask for compensation from the Competent Authority. However, if the citizen is at fault for the loss, no compensation may not be granted.Compensation for loss as mentioned in the preceding Paragraph shall be paid in cash, to a maximum amount of the actual loss suffered. Applicants for compensation must apply within two years of becoming aware of the loss. However, in cases where five years have passed following the occurrence of the loss, no application may be made.Regulations governing compensation or calculation of value as stipulated in Paragraph 2 of this Article, their standards, processes, payment methods, and other relevant matters that must be followed shall be stipulated by the Competent Authority.