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Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Utilisation and Command Area Development Act, 1984 (Act No. 15 of 1984).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for an accelerated increase in agriculture and allied production in the State of Andhra Pradesh through a programme of comprehensive and systematic development on scientific and modern lines of command areas, comprising measures, for optimum use of lands and water, prevention of land erosion and water logging, improvement of soil fertility and regulation of cropping pattern, and for proper maintenance and upkeep of irrigation systems in the State for ensuring maximum benefits to the cultivators under the command areas and for the matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Erosion Land consolidation Irrigation Institution Surface water Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall be deemed to have entered into force on 14 January 1984.
Abstract

This Act provides for the involvement of farmers in irrigation utilization with the Command Area Development concept, and for the regulation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.

Full text
English
Website
india.gov.in