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Andhra Pradesh Irrigation (Construction and Maintenance of Water Courses) Act, 1965 (Act No.12 of 1965).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1965
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the construction and maintenance of water courses in the ayacut of irrigation works and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Governance Irrigation Liability/compensation Private land Royalties/fees Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides for construction and maintenance of irrigation works by the ayacutdars (owners of land in the ayacut of irrigation works). It lays down the power of Irrigation officer to construct water-course suo motu or on application by an ayacutdar. The Act provides for acquisition of land for water-course to be made under the Act by consent of the beneficiaries or otherwise. It also contains provisions for recovery of the cost of construction of water-course carried out by the Irrigation Officer. The Act lays down the obligations of owners of lands which receive or discharge water through a water-course.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in