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 titleAn 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