Andhra Pradesh Farmers Organisation Rules, 1997. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Dispute settlement Governance Inspection Irrigation Offences/penalties Policy/planning Royalties/fees Basin/catchment/watershed Drainage/land reclamation Integrated management Water charges Water users' associations Inland waters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Rules have been framed pursuant to the powers under Andhra Pradesh Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 1997 (Act No. 11 of 1997). These Rules lay down the objectives of Farmers Organisation including assisting the government in effective Water management, collection of taxes and motivating stakeholders. It also lays down the rights and responsibilities of the Farmers Organisations and its members. It provides for the rules relating to administration of General Body of Farmer Organizations and also lays down their powers and functions. It also provides for the composition, powers and functions of the Managing Committee. The Rules lay down the procedure for settlement of disputes, appeals and inspection of records. It also contains provisions for social audit, operational planning and water budget, accounts and audits of Farmers Organisations. The Rules provide for levy and collection of fees, offences and penalties, and the functions of competent authority. Full text English Website apcada.in References - Legislation Implements The Andhra Pradesh Farmers' Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 1997 (Act No. 11 of 1997). Legislation | India | 1997 (2018) Keyword: Agricultural development, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Non-governmental entity, Financial agricultural measures, Basic legislation, Water users' associations, Drainage/land reclamation, Governance, Offences/penalties, Dispute settlement, Water charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX