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Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009 (Act No. 15 of 2009).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission for Regulation of Water Resources within the State of Andhra Pradesh, Facilitate Effective Utilization of Water Resources within the State to Ensure its Sustainable and Scientific Management for Drinking, Agriculture, Industrial and other Purposes and Matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Institution Freshwater resources management Agricultural development Waterworks Water users' associations Authorization/permit Sustainable use Potable water Industrial water use
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 23 sections divided into five Chapters, creates the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission for Regulation of Water Resources within the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Commission aims at facilitating an effective use of State water resources and ensuring its sustainable and scientific management for drinking, agriculture, and industrial Use. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Commission, entitled to perform the following activities: determine the water requirement for various categories of users (such as: irrigation, municipal/rural, drinking water/industry, etc.); determine the requirement of irrigation water for the various levels of Farmers Organizations; determine the adequate operation and maintenance (O&M) cost of irrigation/multipurpose water projects; promote efficient management of irrigation water; monitor the technical standards for operation and maintenance, cyclical repairs and minimum rehabilitation of irrigation system; promote efficient use of water resources and minimizing waste of water, etc.

Full text
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